Elementary Teacher: C.A.R.E.S. Academy bei Berkeley County Schools (WV)

What is the C.A.R.E.S. Academy?

The C.A.R.E.S. Academy is an option for a small population of students who have exhibited a variety of behavioral and/or mental health challenges throughout a process of documented interventions, with limited to no success. Students enrolled in this program will receive interventions and support in social/emotional skills, behavior management and regulation, and academic interventions.

Program Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday: Students
• Monday - Friday: Staff (mandatory case management meetings on Fridays)

Location

*Job Title C.A.R.E.S. Academy Elementary Teacher

*Job Type Certified - Grade Level - Elementary School

Job Type Description

The successful applicant will teach all primary subjects and must have good classroom management skills, and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The candidate will also teach all Unified Arts classes to students (Art, Music, and Physical Education). Additionally, the candidate will work collaboratively with the C.A.R.E.S. Academy's Planning and Placement Team, home school staff, and other identified support staff members to provide academic, behavioral, and social/emotional interventions for identified students. Fluid class size will be a maximum of 10 students at one time.

Salary Schedule

Berkeley County Schools Teacher Pay Scale based upon degree level and verified years of experience. 200-day employment term.

Qualifications Requirements

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and demonstrate the knowledge and ability to be a qualified and effective candidate for the vacancy.

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and holds or ability to hold West Virginia teacher licensure in the endorsement(s) of elementary education, K-6 or K-8 or multi-subjects, K-6.

Additional Job Information

Candidates with previous experience working in special education will be preferred. Additional training will be provided in the areas of: Trauma Informed Practices, Ukeru, CPI, and other identified areas.If a certified candidate is unavailable for this position, then an applicant who is eligible for a first-class permit, alternative certification, or a perm sub can be considered.

Endorsement Code *Preferred Endorsement Codes

3600__Elementary Education 4115_Multi-Categorical (LD, BD, MI)

3605__Multi-Subjects 4111_Behavioral Disorders including Autism