Compensatory Services for Extended School Year (ESY) Position

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Pocahontas County Schools is seeking a Compensatory Services ESY provider for an after-school program at Pocahontas County High School. The position is contract/hourly with an extracurricular assignment for the 2026-2027 school year, contingent on student needs.

Hourly pay is $25.00, not to exceed 8 hours per week. Requires WV Professional Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement and a background check; preference given to current Pocahontas County Schools SPED teachers.

Qualifications

• Valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-10.
• Currently employed Pocahontas County Schools Special Education teacher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ESY services to eligible secondary students.
• Implement transition, academic, behavioral, communication, and self-help instruction per IEP/ESY plan.
• Position and schedule contingent upon student attendance, participation, and identified need.

Education

WV Professional Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Compensatory Services for Extended School Year (ESY) Position JobID: 74845

Position Type

Contract/Hourly Employment/ Extracurricular Assignment - Professional Personnel

POSITION

Compensatory Services for Extended School Year (ESY) Position

LOCATION

Pocahontas County High School

REPORTS TO

Head Principal and/or Assistant Principal

SALARY

Hourly rate of pay is $25.00 per hour, not to exceed 8 hours per week.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

After-school program during the 2026-2027 school year. Specific schedule and duration are contingent upon student needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate with appropriate Special Education endorsement(s) for the assigned position
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-10
• Currently employed Pocahontas County Schools Special Education teacher preferred

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants with recent unsatisfactory evaluations, documented performance deficiencies, or a history of unsatisfactory job performance will not be considered eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration.

ASSIGNMENT

Position and schedule contingent upon student attendance, participation, and identified need.

To provide Extended School Year (ESY) services to eligible secondary students. Services are being provided outside of the traditional summer ESY period to address ESY services identified through the IEP process that were not provided during the summer months. The goal of the program is to implement transition, academic, behavioral, communication, and self-help instruction as outlined in the student's IEP and ESY plan.

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 multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 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.

WORKENVIRONMENT

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. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pocahontas County Schools will grant equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap, and there will be no discrimination based on these factors in the salary, promotion, demotion, or termination of any employee. Any discrimination concerns should be directed in writing to the Personnel Director, Pocahontas County Schools, 404 Old Buckeye Rd, Buckeye, WV 24924.