Elementary Teacher - Anticipated

West Virginia Department of Education; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optical Insurance

Social Security

Dental Insurance

Worker's Compensation

Medical Insurance

Retirement

Life Insurance

Unemployment Compensation

Liability Insurance

Tax Shelter Annuity Program

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Bank

Paid Personal Leave

Outside School Environment Days with 6

Job summary

Ohio County Schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher at West Liberty Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. The role involves teaching students according to county/state policy and school goals, focusing on reading and math and using differentiated instruction to reach all learners.

The teacher will collaborate with staff, maintain a safe learning environment, and engage families and community partners to support student success. Equal opportunity is embraced in employment practices.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate for Elementary Education K-6.
• Completion of a successful background check.
• Demonstrated ability to provide successful instruction in reading and math.
• Demonstrated ability to provide differentiated instruction and intervention to students with a wide range of abilities and behaviors.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Any additional combination of training or experience which would lead to successful employment as an Elementary Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.
• Promote and adhere to the district mission, core beliefs, academic goals, and target areas.
• Demonstrate a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
• Design standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula.
• Use a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.
• Understand and respond to the unique characteristics of learners.
• Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Establish and maintain a learner-centered culture.
• Utilize a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
• Motivate and engage students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.
• Adjust instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.
• Engage in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous examination and improvement of professional practice.
• Engage in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues.
• Participate in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.
• Work with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student learning and well-being.
• Promote practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.
• Provide measurable progress of student learning of state-approved curricula.
• Demonstrate professional conduct as defined in law, policy and procedure at the state, district, and school level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading instruction

Differentiated instruction

Oral and written communication

Math instruction

Education

Elementary Education Teaching Certificate K-6 (WV)

Job description

Job Posting #: 71619

DATE POSTED: August 19, 2026

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: West Liberty Elementary School

COUNTY: Ohio County Schools

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School Year

SALARY: Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule Based Upon Degree and Years of Experience

BENEFITS:

• Optical Insurance Social Security
• Dental Insurance Worker's Compensation
• Medical Insurance Retirement
• Life Insurance Unemployment Compensation
• Liability Insurance Tax Shelter Annuity Program
• Paid Sick Leave Sick Leave Bank
• Paid Personal Leave Outside School Environment Days with pay 6

TITLE: Elementary Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To teach students according to county and state policy, mission, core beliefs, academic goals, and target areas.

Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.

-It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 education amendments.

-It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate for Elementary Education K-6.
• Completion of a successful background check.
• Demonstrated ability to provide successful instruction in reading and math.
• Demonstrated ability to provide differentiated instruction and intervention to students exhibiting a wide range of abilities and behaviors.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Any additional combination of training or experience which would lead to successful employment as an Elementary Teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.
• Promote and adhere to the district mission, core beliefs, academic goals, and target areas.
• Demonstrate a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
• Design standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula.
• Use a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.
• Understand and respond to the unique characteristics of learners.
• Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Establish and maintain a learner-centered culture.
• Utilize a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
• Motivate and engage students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.
• Adjust instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.
• Engage in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous examination and improvement of professional practice.
• Engage in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues.
• Participate in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.
• Work with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student learning and well-being.
• Promote practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.
• Provide measurable progress of student learning of state-approved curricula.
• Demonstrate professional conduct as defined in law, policy and procedure at the state, district, and school level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.