1st Grade Teacher

Position Details

• Title: 1st Grade Teacher
• Job : 68318
• Position Type: Elementary Teaching/Elementary Classroom Teacher
• Location: Panther Creek Elementary School
• Date Posted: 7/13/2026
• Date Available: 08/10/2026
• Closing Date: 07/17/2026
• County: Nicholas County Schools

• Salary/
  
  Terms:
  
  Standard 200 Day Contract. Salary based on experience and education level per NCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Classification: Professional
• Reports to: Building Principal
• Evaluation: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and NCBOE Policy 3220.

Classroom teacher means a professional educator who has a direct instructional or counseling relationship with students and who spends the majority of his or her time in this capacity.

• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2.
• Certification in Elementary Education K-6, or Multi Subject K-8.
• 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.
• Perform duties as described in the job description below.

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.
• Staff members serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

• Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of WV Content Standards and Objectives, district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required;
• Uses 21st Century Technology skills to strengthen the teaching/learning process;
• Delivers rigorous instruction to all students;
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles;
• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by WVDE and board policies, and administrative regulations;
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned;
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to support school‑wide academic performance goals and instructional activities;
• Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP);
• Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements;
• Plans and supervises assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s);
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits;
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and informative testing;
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsors, plans and implements co‑curricular activities/programs, such as curricular fairs, awards programs, and/or field trips as designated by the principal;
• Maintains positive role model for students;
• Supports mission of school district;
• Creates classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students;
• Manages student behavior in accordance with WV Board of Education Policy 4373 (Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools) and student handbook;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
• Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers to support student learning;
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members;
• Uses effective communication…