Long-Term Alternative Substitute Teacher

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Beard Heights (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocahontas County Schools is seeking a long-term alternative substitute teacher to support instruction in an alternative educational setting. You will provide standards-based lessons, manage behavior, and help students transition back to traditional education when appropriate.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and school personnel, adherence to WV policies, and a commitment to student growth, safety, and academic achievement for the 2026-2027 year.

Qualifications

• Endorsement in the area required for the assigned position.
• Must be an approved substitute for Pocahontas County Schools.
• Criminal background check required by WV Code §18A-3-10.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with WV standards.
• Monitor student progress and maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and administrators as needed.
• Uphold professional duties including punctuality, records, and reporting.

Skills

Endorsement in required area

Approved Pocahontas substitute

Criminal background check

Job description

Long-Term Alternative Substitute Teacher JobID: 72596

• Position Type:
  Substitute Teacher/ Long Term Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO: Director of Child Nutrition, Attendance, Assessment and Student Affairs; Principal(s)

EVALUATION: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and PCBOE Policy 3220.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CONTRACT: Long-term Substitute Assignment

SALARY: Based on experience and education level per Pocahontas County Schools salary schedule. See pocahontascountyschoolswv.sites.thrillshare.comfor pay scales and benefits information.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon approval for the 2026-2027 school year. This assignment will terminate when a regularly employed substitute teacher returns, when a regular employee is hired to fill the position, or at the end of the 2026-2027 school year, whichever occurs first.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-1-1:

"Long-term substitute" means a substitute employee who fills a position for more than thirty consecutive instructional days, regardless of whether the position is vacant or the regular employee is absent.

"Classroom substitute teacher" means a professional educator who has a direct instructional or counseling relationship with students and who spends the majority of his or her time in that capacity.

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Child Nutrition, Attendance, Assessment and Student Affairs, the long-term alternative education substitute teacher develops and provides specialized instruction designed to meet the unique academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of students in an alternative educational setting. The substitute teacher creates an environment focused on student growth, behavioral improvement, academic achievement, and successful transition back to the traditional educational environment when appropriate.

The long-term alternative education substitute teacher is responsible for providing standards-based instruction aligned with the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards, implementing behavioral supports and interventions, monitoring student progress, collaborating with families and school personnel, and maintaining a safe and structured learning environment that promotes student success.

The long-term substitute performs duties consistent with the expectations of a professional educator as defined by West Virginia Code, West Virginia Board of Education policy, and Pocahontas County Board of Education policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be properly endorsed in the area required for the assigned position in accordance with West Virginia Department of Education certification and permit requirements.
• Must be an approved substitute teacher for Pocahontas County Schools.
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-10.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Preparation

• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher has a deep knowledge of the art and science of teaching in his/her specific content and can facilitate experiences that advance creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher uses a standards-based approach to instruction aligned with the state and local curriculum and sets instructional goals and objectives that describe what students will learn.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher involves students whenever appropriate in designing instruction in a manner that engages students in a sequence of meaningful instructional activities that support the West Virginia standards.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher uses a balanced approach to ensure both assessment of learning and assessment for learning to provide both long-term alternative education substitute teacher and students information to guide future learning.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher 's understanding of the unique characteristics of the learner is evidenced in the design of learning activities which are developmentally appropriate and differentiated to engage all students in the learning process.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher develops and implements a behavior management system that includes data collection, clear expectations, consequences, and incentives for positive behavior.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher shows respect for students by having high expectations, providing management frameworks that clearly define roles and procedures, using respectful language, communicating interest in students as individuals, and encouraging student collaboration.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher establishes a culture in the learning environment that is focused on learning and that reflects the importance of the work undertaken by both students and the substitute teacher.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher ensures that rules and procedures are in place for a smoothly functioning learning environment evidenced by the efficient use of time and resources.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher collaborates with students to carefully plan a mutually agreed upon set of behaviors and clearly defined actions and consequences for the learning environment that ensure a focus on learning.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher ensures that the physical or virtual learning environment is safe and that there is maximum flexibility in the use of physical space in a physical learning environment.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher creates and maintains a positive, supportive classroom climate and communicates with students in a variety of ways.

Instruction

• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher utilizes content knowledge to focus learning targets that create meaningful learning experiences for students.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher delivers instruction to motivate and engage students in a deep understanding of the content.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher uses both classroom formative and summative assessment as a balanced approach to instructional decision making.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher adjusts instruction based on the needs of students and in response to teachable moments.
• The substitute teacher works collaboratively with substitute teachers, school administration, and parents in developing a delivery plan for individual students that includes a focus on re-entry into the general education environment.
• The substitute teacher collaborates with parents, school leadership, and students to establish goals and monitor progress toward those goals.
• The long-term alternative education substitute teacher will serve as the placement for short-term behavior modification.

Professional Responsibilities

• The long-term substitute teacher demonstrates behavior that reflects established professional responsibilities, including attendance, punctuality, and effective verbal and nonverbal communication.
• The substitute teacher adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
• The substitute teacher interacts appropriately with students, educational personnel, and parents.
• The substitute teacher is punctual with reports, grades, records, and reporting to work.
• The substitute teacher commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, and language.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor students assigned to the In-School Suspension (ISS) room for the full duration of their intervention.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, social workers, behavior specialists, and other personnel to support student success.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to student academic and behavioral progress.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or designee in support of the educational mission of Pocahontas County Schools.

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 mayfrequently lift and/or move at least 50 poundsof 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 required 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.

TO APPLY:

Pocahontas County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. However, if you need assistance with your application, please contact the Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education office at [phone]. You may apply online directly from the WVDE website, or from our district website at https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/employment . To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days.

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. Anydiscrimination concernsshould be directed in writing to the Personnel Director, Pocahontas County Schools, 404 Old Buckeye Rd, Buckeye, WV 24924.

Postings current as of 8/29/2026 2:02:40 PM CST.