Pre-K Teacher Special Needs, 200 days

Jefferson-County-Schools; Charles Town (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Schools is seeking a PreK Teacher for Jackson Elementary in Charles Town, West Virginia. You will teach approved preschool curriculum and strive to ensure readiness for entrance into kindergarten, under the supervision of the principal.

The position is full-time with a minimum 200 days annually; compensation follows the Jefferson County Teacher Salary Schedule and is commensurate with experience and education level.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate/licensing to teach in the specified specialization and grade level as per WV Code §18A-3-2.
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10; meet WV Code qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement the preschool program as outlined in WVDE Policy 2525.
• Plan and implement JCPS Pre K curriculum based on WV Content Standards and Objectives.
• Use appropriate technology strategies in instruction.
• Observe, record, and analyze children’s progress toward developmental outcomes.
• Collaborate with interventionists, share data, identify student needs and support targeted interventions.
• Provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment and individualized activities for children.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Pre-K Teacher Special Needs, 200 days

Jefferson County Schools PAGE-JACKSON ELEMENTARY - Charles Town, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jefferson County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5963079

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Preschool

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:

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 with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/ technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB). The employee continuously interacts with colleagues, thepublic, vendors, school staff, and students.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

A successful work history and a minimum of three supervisory references required for consideration.

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes supervisory references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application, provide requested items, or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

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.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Loring
• 110 Mordington Avenue
• Charles Town
• West Virginia, Virginia 25414-1693
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]