Job Description

POSTING NUMBER: 152

October 15, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

POSITION: Art Teacher 6-8

LOCATION: Robert Bland Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess West Virginia Teaching Certification in Art Education 6-8

DUTIES

To develop and implement, visual arts curriculum focusing on student art production, aesthetic inquiry, and art history.

Instruct students in various media, fostering technical skill, artistic expression, and cross-curricular connections.

Job Summary & Core Responsibilities: include, but not limited to:

• Job Summary: To develop and implement, visual arts curriculum focusing on student art production, aesthetic inquiry, and art history. Instruct students in various media, fostering technical skill, artistic expression, and cross-curricular connections.
• Curriculum Development: Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards for the Arts.
• Instruction: Delivers rigorous instruction in visual art techniques (drawing, painting, sculpture) and art history, supporting student artistic expression.
• Environment: create a safe studio environment and assessing student work
• Assessment: Evaluates student learning through diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments, including portfolios.
• Classroom Management: Maintains a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Technology Integration: Uses 21st-century technology tools for art creation and instruction.
• Collaboration: Works with staff to provide IEP accommodations and cross-curricular learning.
• Professionalism: Maintains professional relationships, attends meetings, and engages in professional development
• Evaluation: Evaluated by the principal under WV State Code §18A-2-12 and WV State Board Policy 5310

SALARY: Commensurate with Certification and Experience

TERM: 200 Days (prorated for the 2026-2027 school year)

AVAILABLE: January 4, 2027

Application due: October 21, 2026

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD CONTACT: Melissa A. Mace, Personnel Director

As required by federal laws and regulations, the Lewis County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age and national origin in employment and in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities. Inquires may be directed to Lori Woods, Title IX Coordinator, Lewis County Board of Education, 239 Court Avenue, Weston, WV, 26452, 304.269.8300; or referred to Lori Woods, Section 504 Coordinator, Lewis County Board of Education, 239 Court Avenue, Weston, WV, 26452, 304.269.8300; or to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 302.558.2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV, 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 215.596.6795.