4th Grade Innovator: Inspire Learning & Growth

West Virginia Department of Education; West Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln County Board of Education is seeking an attentive 4th Grade Elementary Teacher to implement approved curricula and guide students toward school goals. You will collaborate with the principal and staff to plan lessons and maintain records.

Applicants must hold a West Virginia teaching certificate for K-6 or 1-6, and a Reading Authorization; Reading Specialist Certificate is preferred. The position offers regular 200 teaching days and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid West Virginia teaching certificate for grades K-6, 1-6, 1-8, K-12 or as required for grade(s) taught.
• Teaching certificate must reflect specialization or endorsement in subject area to which assigned.
• A minimum of a Reading Authorization must be acquired to teach remedial reading (K-12); Reading Specialist Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Foster and exhibit high expectations for self and students.
• Monitor and adhere to responsibilities stated in the Student Attendance Policy of the board of education.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence (lesson plans) of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Implement all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct; for the classroom, develop responsible rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies and instructional technology consistent with physical limitations of the locations provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Implement instructional goals and objectives for the specific area to which assigned.
• Work with parents as partners in the education of their children and support school parent involvement.
• Assess and analyze both formally and informally, the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and utilize the information to address students' strengths and weaknesses and provide appropriate reports as required by school and county policy. This includes state/county assessment testing data, particularly instructional goals and objectives.
• Inform parents on a periodic and continuing basis of the satisfactory or unsatisfactory performance, either academic or behavioral of any assigned student.
• Participate as needed in the development of the exceptional student's IEP and follow^^ the IEP as written.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, county policy and administrative regulations.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms or extra-curricular contract.
• Plan and supervise purposeful and meaningful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads or supervisors, evaluate their job performance.
• Attend staff meetings, school activities and serve on staff committees as may be required to enhance the school's total education program.
• Perform all other reasonable duties assigned or contracted by the school principal or deemed necessary by the county superintendent of schools.
• Dress in a manner which does not distract from the educational process.

Education

West Virginia teaching certificate

Reading Authorization

Reading Specialist Certificate

Job description

The Lincoln County Board of Education is seeking an attentive 4th Grade Elementary Teacher to implement approved curricula and guide students toward school goals. You will collaborate with the principal and staff to plan lessons and maintain records.

Applicants must hold a West Virginia teaching certificate for K-6 or 1-6, and a Reading Authorization; Reading Specialist Certificate is preferred. The position offers regular 200 teaching days and a competitive benefits package.