Job Description

• General Criteria. A Temporary Authorization may be issued to a person who is currently employed as a Special Education Assistant Teacher and holds a high school diploma, WVBE-approved high school equivalency exam or equivalent, or a degree, if applicable, through an accredited IHE. The temporary Authorization shall be valid for one school year and may be renewed twice.
• General Conditions for Issuance. Special Education Assistant Teacher Temporary Authorization. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing the following criteria: minimum of a high school diploma, WVBE-approved high school equivalency exam or equivalent, or a degree, if applicable, through an accredited IHE; and submission of commitment verifying the candidate's agreement to complete coursework approved by the WVDE.
• Renewal of Special Education Assistant Teacher Temporary Authorization. The candidate for licensure must submit evidence of completing a minimum of one course of the required WVDE- approved coursework; and receive the recommendation of the employing county superintendent.
• General Criteria. The Special Education Assistant Teacher Permanent Authorization shall continue to be valid unless surrendered, suspended, or revoked. The authorization may be issued to a person who holds a high school diploma, WVBE-approved high school equivalency exam or equivalent, or a degree, if applicable, through an accredited IHE and has completed the required WVDE-approved coursework.
• Autism Mentor certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Additional Minimum Requirements: Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.
• Additional Minimum Requirements for Applicants Not Currently Employed: Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration;
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Salary: $1,993-$3,377/Per Month (Remaining of 200 Day Contract)and WV Retirement System—PEIA Health—PEIA Life, Dental and Optical provided

Human Resource Contact: Avery D. Anderson, Ed.D. adanders@k12.wv.us 304-257-1011 EX: 124. Please see Grant County Schools website Office of Human Resources webpage for detailed job descriptions: https://www.grantcountyschools.org/page/job-descriptions As required by State and Federal laws, the Grant County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, marital status, handicapping condition, age, ancestry, and national origin in employment and in the administration of its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be directed to: Title IX Coordinator and/or Section 504 Coordinator, Grant County Board of Education, 204 Jefferson Avenue, Petersburg, WV 26847. Phone 304-257-1011.