Option Pathway Teacher

West Virginia Schools of Diversion & Transition; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition seeks an educator to deliver Middle College instruction at West Virginia Wesleyan College. The role focuses on meeting learning objectives, collaborating with Fairmont State University and other stakeholders, and supporting students with individualized plans, including IEPs where needed.

The position emphasizes classroom climate, instructional strategies, and progress monitoring to ensure high-quality outcomes for students in a residential

Qualifications

• Holds or qualifies for a professional teaching certificate with endorsement in the required content area and grade level.
• Knowledge to work within a residential school and rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Middle College Program in collaboration with Fairmont State University and other stakeholders.
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilize instructional techniques and methods to increase student learning.
• Monitor student progress toward mastery of goals and objectives.
• Identify and select instructional resources to meet diverse needs.
• Collaborate with Special Education to implement IEPs when planning lessons.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Meet professional responsibilities.
• Work with host agency staff to ensure safety and integrate treatment and education goals.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal/lead teacher.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Communication

Ethical conduct

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Professional teaching certificate

Endorsement in required content area

Residential school experience

Tools

General software

Job description

POSITION TYPE:

Professional

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT:

WV Schools of Diversion and Transition

EMPLOYMENT TERM:

240 days

LOCATION:

Middle College/West Virginia Wesleyan College

TYPICAL WORK HOURS:

Operating hours of host agency, as specified by the school principal/Supervisor.

SALARY:

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-17, salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package (WVSDT Benefits & Total Rewards) equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide instruction to ensure that students meet learning objectives and standards for the appropriate content and grade level.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implement the Middle College Program in collaboration with Fairmont State University and other stakeholders.
2. Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
3. Utilize instructional techniques and methods which increase student learning.
4. Monitor student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
5. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
6. Collaborate with Special Education Teacher to implement IEP's when developing lesson plans.
7. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress.
8. Meet professional responsibilities.
9. Work in a cooperative manner with host agency staff to ensure a safe and secure environment and the integration of treatment and educational goals.
10. Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by principal/lead teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Holds or qualifies for a professional teaching certificate with an endorsement in the required content area and grade level, pursuant to West Virginia State Board of Education Policy 5202.
2. Possesses the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully (a) perform the job requirements (b) work within the special setting of a residential school, and (c) work as part of a rehabilitation team in concert with others.

Desired:

1. Experience or certification in Options Pathway, special education and/or experience working with at-risk students.
2. Background including, but not limited to, demonstrated successful experience with foster care youth.
3. Three (3) years of teaching experience.

EXPECTATIONS:

1. The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team.
2. The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibit an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
3. The staff member has excellent communication skills, oral and written.
4. The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits including self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple tasks to accomplish high-quality work to meet demanding deadlines.
5. The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for personal productivity and collaboration.
6. The staff member demonstrates an ability to work effectively with county personnel and other state or local agencies.
7. The staff member understands that work assignments may change, or be added, as priorities emerge within the WVSDT.

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires the ability to perform routine office and instructional duties, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and using standard office and instructional equipment. The employee must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. The position may require lifting, carrying, and transporting instructional materials, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally more with assistance as needed. The position also requires travel to multiple locations, including occasional overnight travel, as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:

Department of Education staff are employed upon recommendation of the State Superintendent of Schools and are state employees. No representative or employee of the state is authorized to enter into any employment contract or other agreement. Department staff work under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools for the general supervision of the free schools in the state and implementing the policies of the board and other necessary tasks as determined by the State Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. Each employee is "at-will" and subject to termination by the State Superintendent of Schools at any time, with or without notice, cause or compensation. The employment relationship between the State Superintendent of Schools and the employee may be terminated by either party. Reasons for termination by the State Superintendent of Schools include, but are not limited to, immorality, incompetency, cruelty, insubordination, intemperance, willful neglect of duty, unsatisfactory performance, the conviction of a felony or a guilty plea or a plea of no contest to a felony charge, misuse of funds or property, violations of law or policies of the state board, lack of need, or a lack or loss of funding.