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MASON

Personnel Department

COUNTY

1 Education Lane

SCHOOLS

Point Pleasant, WV 25550

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

http://boe.maso.k12.wv.us

http://wvde.state.wv.us

PROFESSIONAL VACANCIES

Posting Date: July 14, 2021

Application Deadline: July 20, 2021

Job Number

001-028-I

001-041-P

001-067-I

001-074-I

001-075-I

201-257-P

201-278-P

210-367-P

210-359-P

210-392-P

213-521-P

216-202-P

216-223-P

216-234-P

216-235-P

216-241-P

218-429-P

501-613-P

501-622-P

501-633-P

502-845-P

502-883-P

Position

Substitute School Nurse

Substitute Teacher

Social Worker

Teacher, LD/BD/MI

Teacher, Second Grade

Teacher, Title I

Teacher, Third Grade

Interventionist

Teacher, LD/BD/MI/AU

Counselor

Teacher, Third Grade

Title I Interventionist

Interventionist

Teacher, LD/BD/MI/AU

Teacher, Spanish

Teacher, Mathematics 7-12

Interventionist

Behavior/Academic Interventionist

Interventionist

Location

Central Office Itinerant

Beale Elementary

New Haven Elementary

Roosevelt Elementary School

Ashton Elementary School

Pt. Pleasant Intermediate School

Hannan Jr/Sr High School

Pt. Pleasant Jr/Sr High School

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502-896-P

503-721-P

503-750-P

505-101-P

Counselor

Teacher, LD/BD/MI/AU

Interventionist

Teacher, Alternative Education

Pt. Pleasant Jr/Sr High School

Wahama Jr/Sr High School

Mason County School for Success

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The Board reserves the right to extend any posting deadline. A job posting bid sheet must be submitted with application. Job posting bid sheets are available on our web site at http://boe.maso.k12.wv.us. It is the responsibility of the applicant to communicate all relevant information concerning qualifications. Applications must be updated annually. Applicants, please submit applications to the Personnel Office, 1 Education Lane, Point Pleasant, WV 25550.

Administrators, post position vacancy announcement and job descriptions in a convenient location in order that all school employees have an equal opportunity to apply for the vacancies. Your cooperation is appreciated.

A bid sheet box is placed in the Mason County Board of Education personnel office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to accept your job posting bid sheets. FAXED bid sheets will be received at 304-675-2163. Bid Sheets may be emailed to Tonya Martin at [email protected]

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED: As required by federal law and regulations, the Mason County Board of Education does not

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Substitute School Health Nurse (Job # 001-028-I)

LOCATION: Central Office Itinerant

EMPLOYMENT TERM: As Needed Basis

SALARY: Salary based upon degree and experience on current salary schedule (State & County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education; holds a valid Registered Nurse (R.N.) License issued by the West Virginia Board of Examiners Successful completion of an accredited School Nursing Program by end of June 2008. Trained with specific substance abuse or willing to be trained.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The School Nurse shall have the following responsibilities and duties:

1. Plan, develop and implement programs that facilitate health services for students. 2. Gather and interpret data relevant to health services for students

3. Provide health to students

4. Collaborate with other school personnel and parents/guardians to coordinate the delivery of health services to students.

5. Communicate effectively.

6. Perform routine vision, hearing, scoliosis, dental and general health screenings. 7. Monitor specific programs related to the health needs of students.

8. Participate in child abuse referrals.

9. Perform other health related inspections and appraisals as needed. 10. Monitor student immunization for new school enterers.

11. Maintain permanent health records.

12. Interpret and advise on student medical records. 13. Make appropriate medical referrals.

14. Assist classroom teachers with growth and development instruction for the appropriate grade levels. 15. Conduct home visits as requested.

16. Develop and implement the nursing care plans for students with major health problems. 17. Serve on Student Assistance Program teams as requested.

18. Serve on Individual Education Plan teams as requested. 19. Maintain professional work habits.

20. Maintain and upgrade professional skills. 21. Enter and maintain WVEIS Health Records.

22. Delegation of tasks to appropriately trained personnel for day to day care of students. 23. Conduct intervention with regard to substance abuse.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Substitute Teacher (Job# 001-041-P)

LOCATION: Central Office Itinerant

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 2021-2022 School Year/As Needed Basis

SALARY: Salary based upon degree and experience on current salary schedule

(State & County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia as a substitute teacher or WVDE substitute permit

JOB DESCRIPTION: See Attached

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Teacher, Special Education LD/BD/MI (Job# 001-074-I)

LOCATION: Central Office Itinerant (216)

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 Days

This Position contingent upon Federal funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach Special Education LD/BD/MI

BENEFITS: Health, Life, Dental and Optical Insurance, WV Teachers Retirement and Sick Leave

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Teacher, Special Education LD/BD/MI (Job# 001-075-I)

LOCATION: Central Office Itinerant (210)

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Teacher, Second Grade (Job # 201-257-P)

LOCATION: Beale Elementary School

(State & County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach Elementary Grades

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Teacher, Title I JOB NUMBER: 201-278-P

LOCATION: Beale Elementary School

SALARY: Salary based on degree and experience on current salary schedule (State & County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach Elementary K-6 or Multi-subjects K-6

BENEFITS: Health, Life Dental and Optical Insurance, WV Retirement Sick Leave

REPORTS TO: Title I Principal, Director of Federal Programs

*DEPENDENT ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Provides intervention mainly in class in the areas of reading and math for targeted students based upon need derived from data.

2. Works collaboratively with classroom teachers to co-teach in the areas of reading and math based on need and data.

3. Maintain flexible hours to provide before, during, or after school interventions as needed. 4. Consult with parents and teachers on a timely basis.

5. Serve as a member of the school level team for Support for Personal Learning. 6. May pull out students for services on a very limited basis for intensive intervention. 7. Leads parent programs during the school year under the principal’s supervision.

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9. Assist with school level strategic planning, and including but not limited to review and approval of Parent Involvement Policy, annual Parent Surveys, and School Parent Compacts, and an annual meeting providing parents ways to assist their children in school.

10. Responsible for preparing for monitoring annually.

11. Assist with and participate in high quality professional learning activities. 12. Participate in overall needs assessment of the school for improvement. 13. Attend district level Title I meetings.

14. Any other related Title I items assigned by school or district administrators. 15. Differentiate instruction based on data.

16. Review data to make instructional decisions to address student weaknesses.

17. Collaborate with classroom teachers (s) for instructional planning and delivery based on students’ needs.

ROLES NOT PERMITED WHILE BEING COMPENSATED AS A TITLE I Teacher: 1. Substituting

2. Covering classes and/or planning times 3. Covering teachers’ duties

4. Office duties

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Interventionist (Job # 210-359-P)

LOCATION: New Haven Elementary

This Position contingent upon Federal funding

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by WVDE to teach elementary grades

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Teacher, Third Grade (Job # 210-367-P)

LOCATION: New Haven Elementary School

(State & County)

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCATION: New Haven Elementary

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Teacher, Special Education LD/BD/MI/AU (Job# 213-521-P)

LOCATION: Roosevelt Elementary School

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Counselor (Job# 216-202-P)

LOCATION: Ashton Elementary School

(State & County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia as a school counselor.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Teacher, Third Grade (Job # 216-223-P)

LOCATION: Ashton Elementary School

(State & County)

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Title I Interventionist JOB NUMBER: 216-234-P

LOCATION: Ashton Elementary

SALARY: Salary based on degree and experience on current salary schedule (State & County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach Elementary K-6 or Multi-subjects K-6

BENEFITS: Health, Life Dental and Optical Insurance, WV Retirement Sick Leave

REPORTS TO: Title I Principal, Director of Federal Programs

*DEPENDENT ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Provides intervention mainly in class in the areas of reading and math for targeted students based upon need derived from data.

2. Works collaboratively with classroom teachers to co-teach in the areas of reading and math based on need and data.

3. Maintain flexible hours to provide before, during, or after school interventions as needed. 4. Consult with parents and teachers on a timely basis.

5. Serve as a member of the school level team for Support for Personal Learning.

6. May pull out students for services on a very limited basis for intensive intervention. (Tier 3) 7. Leads parent programs during the school year under the principal’s supervision.

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9. Assist with school level strategic planning, and including but not limited to review and approval of Parent Involvement Policy, annual Parent Surveys, and School Parent Compacts, and an annual meeting providing parents ways to assist their children in school.

10. Responsible for preparing for monitoring annually.

11. Assist with and participate in high quality professional learning activities. 12. Participate in overall needs assessment of the school for improvement. 13. Attend district level Title I meetings.

14. Any other related Title I items assigned by school or district administrators. 15. Differentiate instruction based on data.

16. Review data to make instructional decisions to address student weaknesses.

17. Collaborate with classroom teachers (s) for instructional planning and delivery based on students’ needs.

ROLES NOT PERMITED WHILE BEING COMPENSATED AS A TITLE I INTERVENTIONIST: 1. Substituting

2. Covering classes and/or planning times 3. Covering teachers’ duties

4. Office duties

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCATION: Point Pleasant Intermediate School

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach Special Education LD/MI/BD/AU

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Teacher – English/LA 7-12 (Job #501-613-P)

LOCATION: Hannan Jr/Sr High School

(State & County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach English/LA 7-12

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCATION: Hannan Jr/Sr High School

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by WVDE to teach English/LA 7-12 or Mathematics 7-12

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Teacher, Behavior/Academic Interventionist (Job# 502-845-P)

LOCATION: Pt. Pleasant Jr/Sr High School

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Special Education or School Psychologist. Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach Special Education LD/BD/MI

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCATION: Pt. Pleasant Jr/Sr High School

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Counselor (Job# 502-896-P)

LOCATION: Point Pleasant Jr/Sr High School

(State & County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia as a school counselor.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCATION: Wahama Jr/Sr High School

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach Special Education LD/MI/BD/AU

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCATION: Wahama Jr/Sr High School

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Teacher, Alternative Education (Job# 505-101-P)

LOCATION: Mason County School for Success

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid WV Teaching Certificate. Certified by the State of West Virginia to teach Alternative Education, must renew alternative certification yearly.

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MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

POSITION: Birth to 3/Pre-K Teacher/Special Needs

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code

§18-5-45

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with

Mason County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with

experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building

principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State

Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310.

JOB SUMMARY: Teach approved preschool curriculum and insure that students

meet the appropriate readiness for entrance into kindergarten

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Requires the implementation of the preschool program as outlined in WVDE

Policy 2525

§ Responsible for planning and implementing Mason County Schools’ Pre K

curriculum based on WV Content Standards and Objectives

§ Responsible for implementing appropriate technology strategies

§ Observe, record, and analyze children’s progress toward desired developmental

outcomes

§ Use on-going observation and documentation methods to assess children’s

progress, growth and development

§ Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers

§ Plan for and provide a developmentally appropriate learning

environment/opportunities and individualized activities that foster children’s

physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development

§ Perform any and all duties incidental to the position

§ Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by the Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade

levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2; Criminal background check conducted pursuant

to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; Meet the qualifications

outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach,

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equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job,

the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read

handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the

individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and

other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor

settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is

low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/

technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

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MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

POSITION: School Counselor

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45. SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with

Mason County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building

principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State

Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and Mason County Board Policy

JOB SUMMARY: A professional school counselor develops, delivers, and maintains a data driven, comprehensive developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/ social development of all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver guidance curriculum in collaboration with classroom teachers and other appropriate professionals;

Provide direct and indirect services to students, at least 75% of time spent providing direct services;

Provides counseling for students on an individual and group basis in the effort to solve personal problems, and provide developmental, preventive and remedial guidance and counseling programs to meet academic, social, emotional and physical needs;

Obtains and disseminates occupational information to students; Organizes orientation program for new students entering school;

Provides individual and group counseling to help students evaluate career/educational interests and choices;

Assists in scheduling of new students – i.e., subjects needed, credit verification, securing records, etc.;

Assists in the screening and placement of students in appropriate classes, vocational/technical schools,

and alternate educational programs (Middle School and High School Counselor).

Coordinates the follow-up report on students who graduate from school (High School Counselor); Provides crisis intervention for students who have serious, urgent or chronic problems;

Works to prevent students from dropping out of school through individual and group counseling aid

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Provides information for students and parents about at-risk programs;

Coordinates referrals of students to pupil services and to community agencies, such as mental health,

human services, etc.;

Consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the academic and personal/social needs of students;

Coordinates guidance and counseling related activities. (i.e., career and college day programs); Interprets test results for students, teachers, parents, and other individuals, upon request; Provides information for students and parents about financial aid (High School Counselor); Use and analyze student data to maximize students’ performance and academic opportunities; Collect and analyze counseling program data to refine and improve program delivery;

Devotes no more than 25% of the workday to counselor related administrative duties; Perform all duties within the professional ethics outlined in the ASCA National Model; Attend and participate in all required in-service programs;

Stay current through professional development opportunities; Share expertise and knowledge with the staff;

Demonstrate punctuality and dependability, and Performs other duties as assigned by principal.

AS PER §126-142-23. Professional Support Personnel Responsibilities

Plans, prepares, and implements new programs or facilitates change in the existing program; Organizes, directs, and coordinates programs;

Gathers and interprets data for individuals, groups or programs; Delivers services to students or others;

Collaborates with school personnel and/or parents to coordinate the delivery of services to students or others;

Facilitates professional development activities to achieve goals;

Develops and improves individual competencies and skills to deliver services

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QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Degree in Guidance and Counseling; Must hold or be eligible for a West Virginia Service Certificate in Guidance and Counseling, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-18b; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift

and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include

close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/ technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

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MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

POSITION: Elementary Teacher

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45. SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with

Mason County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building

principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State

Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and Mason County Board Policy

JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate instruction to elementary students and insure that the

students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level.

Responsible for planning and implementing Mason County Schools’ standards-based curriculum based on WV Content Standards and Objectives

Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs Responsible for implementing 21ST Century technology skills

Responsible for planning and implementing collaborative model with special education students and teachers

May be responsible for planning & implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips

Be accountable for individual student achievement

Responsible for planning and implementing personalized learning for all students Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers

Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift

and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include

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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/ technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

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MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS Job Description

POSITION: Behavior/Academic Interventionist – Central Office Itinerant (1) IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Special Education

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT: 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment terms/Flexible Schedule/Hours

TERM: may be established by MCBOE

SALARY: Mason County teacher salary scale commensurate with experience and degree level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Superintendent or his/her designee and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and MCBOE Policy C.2.3, Performance Evaluation of School Personnel – Administrative Procedures JOB SUMMARY: The Behavior/Academic Interventionist has the knowledge and skills

necessary to assist teachers, principals, and parents and systems through the application of positive behavior supports, research-based academic interventions. The Behavior/Academic Interventionist helps coordinate Functional Assessments of behavior and Behavior Intervention Plans that address students’ inappropriate behaviors and provide a means to help the students become more academically successful. Behavior/Academic Interventionist also provides classroom and school-wide behavior management strategies and research-based academic interventions for use in the classroom.

Scope of Position: The Behavior/Academic Interventionist provides leadership and direction at the school level, working to design, implement, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive behavior support program and academic support plans. In addition, the Behavior/Academic Interventionist works directly and aggressively with identified students to adopt behaviors that substantially increase their academic performance. These students are the lowest achieving students who have been identified in Child Study as requiring substantial supplemental behavior intervention and support. Under the supervision of the Special Education Director and Special Education Coordinator, the Behavior/Academic Interventionist will provide diversified strategies and activities specifically designed for targeted students.

 Assist staff in defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of

reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for weakening behavior; and identifying antecedents.

 Facilitate team meetings with the identified student’s teachers and parents/guardians for completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment.

 Facilitate team meetings that design Behavior interventions Plans; address classroom organization, effective instruction, social skills instruction, and ethical issues; School-wide Positive Behavioral Support; and factors that affect effectiveness including social validity and treatment integrity.

 Work with individual teachers, groups of teachers and/or the entire staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.

 Promote highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which “at risk” students thrive: behavior instruction that is explicit, intensive, accelerated and provides ample practice.

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 Develop a repertoire of assessment strategies consistent with instructional goals, teaching methods, and individual student needs to more accurately assess student behavior skills and understandings.

 Regard assessment as a joint venture through which both student and teacher understanding is enhanced.

 Create fair and equitable assessments to assess higher-order thinking and problem solving as well as individual skills, knowledge, and understandings.

 Model good assessment processes that assist students in assessing their own work and behavior.

 Provide recognition of a variety of student accomplishments and positive behaviors.  Work cooperatively with building administrators to promote positive student behavior by

providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support teachers in their implementation of positive behavior support in their classrooms.

 Continually supervise students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive.

 Engage in on-going professional development to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior support for all students, targeted students and students who represent sub-group populations.

 Engage parents/guardians in the “student behavior intervention plan” process and empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child.

 Conduct conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions.  Review behavior referrals.

 Participate in building level and/or grade level meetings, as appropriate.  Consult with school social worker, counselor, and teachers.

 Attend professional development opportunities to maintain high level of skill and knowledge of current research and practices.

 Organize and schedule time commitments to meet demands of the job.

 Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures; report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.

 Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve District, building, departmental and/or grade level goals.

 Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Special Education or Superintendent. QUALIFICATIONS:

 Master Degree in Special Education and/or School Psychologist, minimum.

 Certified by the state of WV in Special Education (LD,BD,MI) or has current School Psychologist Licensure

 Minimum of five years successful experience in which the working with “at risk” and/or “behaviorally challenged” students was an important responsibility for the position preferred.

 Expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focuses on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior.

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 Exceptional knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe work plans for individual students.

 Expert knowledge in research based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively.

 Exceptional knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction.  Demonstrate ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction.  Ascribes to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the

commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality.

 Demonstrates exceptional skill in the roles of a school leader: collaborator, action researcher, reflective practitioner, and learner advocate.

 Strong written and communication skills.

 Criminal history check of new applications for licensure as per WV Code §18A-3-10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multi- media equipment, and use

repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/ technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

The Mason County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, handicapping (or disabling) condition, marital status, or national origin in employment in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Mason County Board of Education, 1 Education Lane, Point Pleasant, WV 25550. Phone 304-675-4540 or to the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights.

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POSITION: Behavior/Academic Interventionist – PPJSH (1) IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Level Administrators FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building level administrator and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and MCBOE Policy C.2.3, Performance Evaluation of School Personnel – Administrative Procedures JOB SUMMARY: The Behavior/Academic Interventionist has the knowledge and skills necessary to assist teachers, principals, and parents and systems through the application of positive behavior supports, research-based academic interventions. The Behavior/Academic Interventionist helps coordinate Functional Assessments of behavior and Behavior Intervention Plans that address students’ inappropriate behaviors and provide a means to help the students become more academically successful. Behavior/Academic Interventionist also provides classroom and school-wide behavior management strategies and research-based academic interventions for use in the classroom.

Scope of Position: The Behavior/Academic Interventionist provides leadership and direction at the school level, working to design, implement, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive behavior support program and academic support plans. In addition, the Behavior/Academic Interventionist works directly and aggressively with identified students to adopt behaviors that substantially increase their academic performance. These students are the lowest achieving students who have been identified in Child Study as requiring substantial supplemental behavior intervention and support. Under the supervision of the Special Education Director and Special Education Coordinator, the Behavior/Academic Interventionist will provide diversified strategies and activities specifically designed for targeted students.

 Assist staff in defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of

reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for weakening behavior; and identifying antecedents.

 Facilitate team meetings with the identified student’s teachers and parents/guardians for completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment.

 Facilitate team meetings that design Behavior interventions Plans; address classroom organization, effective instruction, social skills instruction, and ethical issues; School-wide Positive Behavioral Support; and factors that affect effectiveness including social validity and treatment integrity.

 Work with individual teachers, groups of teachers and/or the entire staff on issues such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.

 Promote highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which “at risk” students thrive: behavior instruction that is explicit, intensive, accelerated and provides ample practice.

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