Job Description
Position Type: Special Education/Teacher
Date Posted: 7/22/2026
Location: Peterstown Elementary School
Date Available: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 07/29/2026
County: Monroe County Schools
NOTICE OF VACANCY Professional Position Title: Special Education Teacher-
Peterstown Elementary School -LD, BD, MI and Autism
Job Description: Special Education Teacher to cover grade levels K-8.
Immediate Supervisor: Principal
Job Summary: Provide appropriate instruction to elementary/middle students and ensure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate content and grade level.
Performance Responsibilities: - Appropriate certificate to cover grade levels K-8.
- Responsible for planning and implementing WV College and Career Readiness Standards.
- Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs.
- Responsible for implementing technology skills.
- Responsible for planning and implementing team teaching as appropriate.
- Be accountable for individual student achievement.
- May be responsible for planning and implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and filed trips.
- Strong working/communication skills with students, parents/guardians 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. Must be certified in Mult categorical LD, BD, MI, Including Autism.
- Drug Screening and Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.
- Meet the qualifications outline in WV Code §18A-3-2a.
Effective Date: 2026-2027 School Year
Salary: Base Salary $45,375 with a Bachelor's degree. Salary based on experience and education level per Monroe County BOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. (200 Day Employee)
Deadline for Application: July 29, 2026, at 3pm
Monroe County Schools is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and disability in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.
- For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Heather Broyles, Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, at the Monroe County Board of Education Office, Post Office Box 330, Union, West Virginia, 24983, 304-772-3094, extension 314. In addition, information regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons can be obtained at the same above address.
- In accordance with West Virginia Code §18A-2-7b, Monroe County Schools will be implementing the "Stay Put Rule." The WV Legislature has determined that frequent teacher changes-especially in elementary grades-are not in the best interest of the students. As a result, the Legislature intends to minimize personnel transfers between professional positions within the 20 days preceding the start of the instructional term. However, the county board, based on the superintendent's recommendation, may approve filling a position during this period if it is deemed to serve the best interest of the students.
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