West Virginia Department of Education

Teacher Leader

West Virginia Department of Education  •  Charleston, SC (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

*Funding for this position is contingent upon continued funding for the State Teacher Leadership Framework.

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Positions
1 Teacher Leader per grade level (PK-6, including Resource) at elementary schools
1 Teacher Leader per content area middle/high school (English/Math/Science/Social Studies/Related Arts) (Grades 7-12)
1 Teacher Leader for Title I interventionists for elementary schools (Grades PK-6)
1 Teacher Leader for Special Education for elementary schools (Grades PK-6)
1 Teacher Leader for Special Education for middle/high school (Grades 7-12)
1 Teacher Leader for Career and Technical Education for middle/high school (Grades 7-12)

During monthly, professional learning community/department/content/grade level meetings, the Teacher Leader will:

  • Foster a collaborative culture to support educator development and student learning.
  • Access and use research to improve practice and student learning.
  • Promote professional learning for continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate improvements in instruction and student learning.
  • Promote the use of assessments and data for school and district improvement.


Knowledge, Experience, and Training
Candidates should possess the following:

  • Experience analyzing data and using results to identify areas of strength and weakness in instruction and student learning.
  • Ability to model, coach, and provide feedback to individual teachers and teams of teachers to improve teaching practice.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues.
  • Understanding of adult learning theory.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.


Qualifications

  • Minimum five (5) years of teaching experience
  • Performance rated as Accomplished or Distinguished


Terms of Employment
September 2026 through May 2027

Compensation
$1,000 per semester

*After submitting application, please also email Dr. Michelle Samples (emsample@k12.wv.us) to signify for which position you are bidding.

The Clay County School System is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are offered without discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, and retaliation.

West Virginia Department of Education

About West Virginia Department of Education

The West Virginia Department of Education is a government agency that oversees the public school system in West Virginia. We are responsible for implementing policies, distributing funds, administering statewide assessments, licensing educators and providing accountability data. Our goal is to provide a statewide system of education that ensures all students graduate from high school prepared for success in college and/or the career field.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Charleston, WV
Year Founded
1907
Website
wvde.us
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