Countywide Alternative Elementary Teacher/Countywide Special Education Multi-Categorical Teacher with an Endorsement in Autism Teacher - Anticipated

Job Posting #:  67881

DATE POSTED:     July 8, 2026-July 14, 2026
DATE REPOSTED:  July 22, 2026-July 28, 2026
DATE REPOSTED:  August 12, 2026-August 18, 2026

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION:      Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Countywide Alternative Elementary Teacher/Countywide Special Education Multi-Categorical Teacher with an Endorsement in Autism Teacher - Anticipated
•    Initial Assignment Ritchie Elementary School  

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:    2026-2027 School Year

SALARY:    Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Degree and Years of Experience

BENEFITS:
           Optical Insurance     Social Security
           Dental Insurance    Worker's Compensation
           Medical Insurance    Retirement
           Life Insurance    Unemployment Compensation
           Liability Insurance    Tax Shelter Annuity Program
           Paid Sick Leave    Sick Leave Bank
           Paid Personal Leave    Outside School Environment Days with pay 6

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:
Apply online at https://phl.www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/

Applicants not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on application process, please contact Human Resources at 304-243-0321.

Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.
-It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 education amendments.
-It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.
 

TITLE:                     Countywide Alternative Elementary Teacher/Countywide Multi-
    Categorical Teacher with an Endorsement in Autism 

REPORTS TO:        Principal/Behavior Specialist/Alternative Education Coordinator

JOB GOAL:             To provide instruction and assistance to students with and without disabilities who have social/emotional learning needs to enable them to progress developmentally through the approved programs of study. To develop and implementing Individual Education Plans to eligible students (IEP).  To teach students according to county and state policy, mission, core beliefs, academic goals, and target areas. To assist students in gaining social/emotional skills. 

QUALIFICATIONS:     

•    Possess a valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate with Certification in Multi-Categorical K-6 with an Endorsement in Autism or eligibility for permit and agrees to fulfill certification requirements.
•    Maintain a West Virginia Alternative Education Permit.
•    Possess a valid WV Teaching Certificate in any content area K-6.
•    Completion of a successful background check.
•    Demonstrated ability to provide differentiated instruction and intervention to students exhibiting a wide range of abilities and behaviors.
•    Strong written and oral communication skills.
•    Exhibits the physical attributes to passively restrain both male and female students who display aggressive and violent behavior over an extended period of time.
•    Knowledge/experience of how to interpret and apply test data.
•    Knowledge/experience in providing computer assisted instruction to exceptional students.
•    Knowledge/experience developing and implementing IEP's and MEP's.
•    Knowledge/experience in the appropriate identification and placement for exceptional students.
•    Training and experience in a variety of strategies including Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Co-teaching, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support.
•    Any additional combination of training or experience which would lead to successful employment as an Elementary Alternative/Countywide Multi-Categorical Teacher with an Endorsement in Autism.
•    Complete all required Option Pathway Training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

•    Assist all elementary schools.
•    Collaborate with mental health provides, classroom teachers, parents, and other specialist to address the social/emotional learning of all students
•    Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.
•    Promote and adhere to the district mission, core beliefs, academic goals, and target areas.
•    Demonstrate a deep and extensive kno