Title I Instructional Interventionist

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is recruiting for a High School Teaching/Sec Ed role at Elkins Mountain School in Randolph County. The position runs 240 days with duties including delivering instruction aligned to state standards and supporting HSE preparation.

The educator will implement approved programs, foster a productive classroom climate, collaborate with staff, and monitor student progress while complying with host agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Holds or qualifies for a professional teaching certificate per WV Policy 5202.
• Ability to work within residential school and rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to ensure students meet learning objectives and standards.
• Implement WV Schools of Diversion and Transition program of study.
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Use instructional techniques to increase student learning.
• Identify curricular resources and instructional strategies for achievement.
• Assist students with HSE examination preparation.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop intervention plans.
• Maintain records of student progress.
• Meet professional responsibilities and comply with host agency policies.

Education

Professional teaching certificate per WV Policy 5202

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Secondary Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 12/9/2025
• Location: Elkins Mountain School – Randolph County
• Employment Term: 240 days
• Typical Work Hours: Operating hours of host agency, as specified by the school principal.
• Salary: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-17, salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package (~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

• Implement the WV Schools of Diversion and Transition approved program of study.
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilize instructional techniques and methods that increase student learning.
• Identify curricular resources, innovative ideas, and instructional strategies to ensure academic achievement.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs.
• Assist students with preparation for their HSE examination.
• Collaborate with students to enhance specific skills identified through STAR, TABE, and classroom assessments.
• Utilize data to pinpoint and support students requiring intervention.
• Monitor student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
• Assist teachers in assessing strengths and weaknesses, matching these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Assist the classroom teacher on matters related to instruction.
• Partner with teachers to develop high-quality intervention plans.
• Assist teachers in assessing strengths and weaknesses, matching these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Provide small group instruction in collaboration with the teacher by integrating into classrooms.
• Conduct targeted remediation for individual students or small groups in an alternate instructional setting.
• Collaborate with teachers in the administration and interpretation of assessment data.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress.
• Meet professional responsibilities.
• Comply with host agency’s policies and procedures.
• Work in a cooperative manner with host agency staff to ensure a safe and secure environment and the integration of treatment and educational goals.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal/lead teacher.

Qualifications

Required

• Holds or qualifies for a professional teaching certificate, pursuant to West Virginia State Board of Education Policy 5202.
• 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

• Experience or certification in special education and/or experience working with at-risk students.
• Background including, but not limited to, demonstrated successful experience with troubled or disruptive youth.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience.

Expectations

• The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team.
• The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
• The staff member has excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• 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.
• The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for personal productivity and collaboration.
• The staff member demonstrates an ability to work effectively with county personnel and other state or local agencies.
• The staff member understands that work assignments may change, or be added, as priorities emerge within the WVSDT.

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.