P-2026-027-4 Teacher / Science

West Virginia Department of Education; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education is seeking a High School Science teacher to instruct and engage students using diverse teaching methods and audiovisual aids. The role emphasizes implementing the course of study, fostering a positive classroom climate, and monitoring progress toward outcomes.

The position requires a four-year college degree and a General Science endorsement, with duties including sponsoring student activities and collaborating with the instructional team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year college.
• Function effectively as a member of an instructional team.
• Maintain strong commitment to the subject matter taught.
• Works effectively with the community.
• Has ability to adapt to differences and changes in pupil characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using varied teaching methods including lecture and demonstration.
• Implement the program of study.
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilize instructional management system to maximize learning and time on task.
• Monitor student progress toward learning outcomes.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Promote and maintain positive pupil–teacher–parent relations.
• Attend faculty and professional meetings; educational conferences and workshops.
• Perform related duties such as sponsoring student activities or organizations.

Skills

Classroom management

Subject-matter expertise

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science education

General Science 5-AD endorsement

Tools

Instructional management system

Audiovisual aids

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Science

I. Primary Function

Instruct students in subject matter utilizing various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentation.

Major Classroom Responsibilities

• Implementing his/her program of study.
• Fostering a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilizing instructional management system which increases student learning and maximizing time on task.
• Monitoring student progress toward learning outcome.
• Maintaining and upgrading his or her professional skill.
• Promoting and maintaining positive pupil teacher parent relations.
• Maintaining professional work habits.

Professional Development

• Participate in faculty and professional meetings.
• Attend educational conferences and teacher workshops.

Special Assignment

Perform related duties such as sponsoring one or more special activities or student organizations.

Organizational Relationships

• Is accountable to the principal for performance of assigned duties.
• Relates role to the building and system wide programs and objectives.
• Coordinates work with members of their particular department.

Performance Standards

• In-class behavior: There is evidence that the pupils assigned to certain courses for which the instructor is responsible have achieved established objectives.
• Out of class behavior: There is evidence that the instructor has developed behavior that results in effective cooperation with his colleagues and lay persons.

Position-Holder Qualification

• Graduate of a four (4) year college
• Function effectively as a member of an instructional team.
• Maintain strong commitment to the subject matter that he/she teaches.
• Works effectively with the community.
• Has ability to adapt to differences and changes in pupil characteristics.

Endorsements Required

• General Science 5-AD
• Other Duties as assigned

Salary: Per Mingo County Pay Schedule and based on degree level and experience

Start Date: Upon board approval

Background check

**Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations, have been dismissed or had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district will not be considered eligible for consideration

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), in its education programs or activities, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations, not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment (See Mingo County Board policy 2266). Furthermore, the Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex (including gender status, change of sex, or gender identity), pregnancy, age, blindness, disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, mental/physical/developmental/sensory disability or any other characteristic protected by law (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment practices (See West Virginia State Board of Education policy 4373). Please report any concerns to the Title IX Coordinators: Rocky Hall or Leah Wireman, Mingo County Schools 110 Cinderella Road Williamson, WV 25661 Phone: [phone] Email: Rocky [e-mail] or Leah Wireman:[e-mail] (The coordinators also serve as Compliance Officers for non-sexual harassment, 504/ADA). If you have web accessibility issues, please contact: Virginia Lee Taylor-Mounts @ [e-mail] or 304-235-3333.