Pre-K Teacher Special Needs, 200 days

PAGE-JACKSON ELEMENTARY; Charles Town (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Schools PAGE-JACKSON ELEMENTARY in Charles Town, WV, seeks a Pre-K Teacher Special Needs for 200 days per year. You will implement the approved preschool curriculum, assess student development, and coordinate with interventionists under the Principal's supervision to support early learning readiness.

The role requires a valid teaching certificate for the required grades, strong communication with families, and adherence to state policies.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2.
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.
• Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.

Responsibilities

• Implement the preschool program as outlined in WVDE Policy 2525.
• Plan and implement JC Schools’ Pre K curriculum based on WV Content Standards and Objectives.
• Implement appropriate technology strategies where applicable.
• Observe, record, and analyze children’s progress toward developmental outcomes.
• Use ongoing observation and documentation to assess progress, growth and development.
• Collaborate with interventionists, share data, identify student needs, and support targeted interventions.
• Maintain strong communication with students, parents and peers.
• Create a developmentally appropriate learning environment and individualized activities.
• Perform duties incidental to the position and assist Principal as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Observation & assessment

Education

Teaching certificate/licensing

Job description

Jefferson County Schools PAGE-JACKSON ELEMENTARY - Charles Town, West Virginia

Pre-K Teacher Special Needs, 200 days

Jefferson County Schools PAGE-JACKSON ELEMENTARY - Charles Town, West Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5948132

Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 6, 2026

Job Description

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

POSITION:PreK Teacher

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Principal

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM:Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by JCBOE

SALARY:Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Jefferson County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION:Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and JCBOE Evaluation Policy

JOB SUMMARY:Teach approved preschool curriculum striving to insure that students

meet the appropriate readiness for entrance into kindergarten

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requires the implementation of the preschool program as outlined in WVDE Policy 2525
• Responsible for planning and implementing Jefferson County Schools’ Pre K curriculum based on WV Content Standards and Objectives
• Responsible for implementing appropriate technology strategies
• Observe, record, and analyze children’s progress toward desired developmental outcomes
• Use on-going observation and documentation methods to assess children’s progress, growth and development
• Collaborate with interventionists, share data, identify student needs, and utilize expertise to support targeted interventions.
• Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers
• Plan for and provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment/opportunities and individualized activities that foster children’s physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development
• Perform any and all duties incidental to the position
• Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by the Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade

levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2; Criminal background check conducted pursuant

to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; Meet the qualifications

outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedarerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformessential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee isfrequentlyrequired 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 mayfrequentlylift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such asto readhandwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members. Must be able tomaintainemotional control under stress and work effectively with others to includedemonstratingbehavior that reflectsestablishedprofessional responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, professional dress, and verbal/nonverbal communication); and developing a positive relationship with students, staff, and community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: