English Teacher 6-12

West Virginia Department of Education; Charleston (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education is seeking a certified educator to plan and implement Summers County Schools' standards-based curriculum aligned with state standards. You will set high expectations for achievement and behavior, and implement adopted academic programs while upholding district policies.

You will collaborate with special education teachers, use technology in instruction, and adapt lessons based on IEP/504/SAT documents.

Qualifications

• Holds appropriate certification in assigned field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Summers County Schools' standards-based curriculum based on applicable state standards.
• Set high classroom standards of academic achievement and behavior.
• Implement adopted and supplemental academic programs in alignment with state standards.
• Uphold school rules, admin regulations, and Board policy.
• Ensure instruction aligns with school and district goals and education outcomes.
• Be accountable for student achievement.
• Implement technology skills.
• Accommodate and modify instruction per IEP/504/SAT documentation.
• Collaborate with special education students and teachers.
• Plan and implement co-curricular activities as needed.
• Address diverse learners with appropriate teaching methods.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
• Communicate with students, parents and peers.
• Attend faculty meetings and pursue professional growth.

Skills

Certification

Education

Certification in assigned field

Job description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

QUALIFICATIONS

Holds appropriate certification in assigned field

RESPONSIBLE TO

Principal

EMPLOYMENT TERM

200 days

SALARY

Per County Scale

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for planning and implementing Summers County Schools' standards-based curriculum based on applicable state standards.
• Set high classroom standards of academic achievement and behavior.
• Implement adopted and supplemental academic programs in alignment with state standards.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the school and district philosophy and goals of education and instruction.
• Be accountable for individual student achievement.
• Implement technology skills.
• Be responsible for implementing applicable accommodations and modifications documented with students' Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, SAT, medical accommodations or other relevant documentation.
• Responsible for planning and implementing a 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.
• Responsible for planning and implementing teaching methods that addresses learners at all levels and with unique needs.
• Maintain confidentiality as stated by county, state, and federal law.
• Maintain accurate records as required by county, state, and federal law.
• Strong working/communication skills and availability with students, parents and peers.
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement.
• Includes supervisory and/or other job related duties as assigned by principal or superintendent. Maintain and upgrade his/her professional skills.
• Attends faculty meetings.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through a variety of methods including but not limited to, reading, coursework, seminars, and conferences.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Supervise students at all times.
• All other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or designee.

TEACHER PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

The expectations for teacher performance are based upon the West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards. The seven standards by which teacher performance is measured are as follows:

STANDARD 1: CURRICULUM AND PLANNING

• The teacher demonstrates a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
• The teacher designs standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula.
• The teacher uses a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.

STANDARD 2: THE LEARNER AND THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• 2.1 The teacher understands and responds to the unique characteristics of learners.
• 2.2 The teacher establishes and maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• 2.3 The teacher establishes and maintains a learner-centered culture.

STANDARD 3: TEACHING

• 3.1 The teacher utilizes a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
• 3.2 The teacher motivates and engages students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.
• 3.3 The teacher adjusts instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.

STANDARD 4: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SELF-RENEWAL

• 4.1 The teacher engages in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous
• examination and improvement of professional practice.
• 4.2 The teacher actively engages in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues.

STANDARD 5: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

• 5.1 The teacher participates in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.
• 5.2 The teacher works with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student
• learning and well-being.
• 5.3 The teacher promotes practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.

STANDARD 6: STUDENT LEARNING

• 6.1 The work of the teacher results in measurable progress of student learning and state-approved
• curricula.

STANDARD 7: PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

• 7.1 The teacher demonstrates professional conduct as defined in law, policy and procedure at the state,
• district and school level.
• Policy and Procedure
• Attendance
• Schedule
• Respect