Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: Holds appropriate certification in assigned field

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 days

SALARY: State Scale

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold a valid West Virginia teaching certficate with appropriate endorsement in PE/Health, grade PK-AD.
• Applicant must pass criminal background check conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV-G-4.
• Applicant must pass a drug test conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV-H-1.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for planning and implementing Summers County Schools' standards-based curriculum based on applicable state standards.
• Set high classroom standards of academic achievement and behavior.
• Implement adopted and supplemental academic programs in alignment with state standards.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the school and district philosophy and goals of education and instruction.
• Be accountable for individual student achievement.
• Implement technology skills.
• Be responsible for implementing applicable accommodations and modifications documented with students' Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, SAT, medical accommodations or other relevant documentation.
• Responsible for planning and implementing a collaborative model with special education students and teachers.
• May be responsible for planning & implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips.
• Responsible for planning and implementing teaching methods that addresses learners at all levels and with unique needs.
• Maintain confidentiality as stated by county, state, and federal law.
• Maintain accurate records as required by county, state, and federal law.
• Strong working/communication skills and availability with students, parents and peers.
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement.
• Includes supervisory and/or other job related duties as assigned by principal or superintendent. Maintain and upgrade his/her professional skills.
• Attends faculty meetings.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through a variety of methods including but not limited to, reading, coursework, seminars, and conferences.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Supervise students at all times.
• All other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or designee.

TEACHER PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

The expectations for teacher performance are based upon the West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards. The seven standards by which teacher performance is measured are as follows:

STANDARD 1: CURRICULUM AND PLANNING

• The teacher demonstrates a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
• The teacher designs standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula.
• The teacher uses a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.

STANDARD 2: THE LEARNER AND THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• 2.1 The teacher understands and responds to the unique characteristics of learners.
• 2.2 The teacher establishes and maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• 2.3 The teacher establishes and maintains a learner-centered culture.

STANDARD 3: TEACHING

• 3.1 The teacher utilizes a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
• 3.2 The teacher motivates and engages students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.
• 3.3 The teacher adjusts instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.

STANDARD 4: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SELF-RENEWAL

• 4.1 The teacher engages in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous
• examination and improvement of professional practice.
• 4.2 The teacher actively engages in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues.

STANDARD 5: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

• 5.1 The teacher participates in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.
• 5.2 The teacher works with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student
• learning and well-being.
• 5.3 The teacher promotes practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.

STANDARD 6: STUDENT LEARNING

• 6.1 The work of the teacher results in measurable progress of student learning and state-approved
• curricula.

STANDARD 7: PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

• 7.1 The teacher demonstrates professional conduct as defined in law, policy and procedure at the state,
• district and school level.
• Policy and Procedure
• Attendance
• Schedule

• Respect
  
  DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED

  As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Summers 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 education programs and activities. Inquiries may be directed to Kurt Lester, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Summers County Board of Education, 418 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951, phone 466-6000, EXT. 1103; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone 558-7864; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights 800-421-3481.