Elementary Teacher Grade 1 P-1796

Elementary Classroom Teacher

The elementary school teacher is assigned as a generalist to deliver a comprehensive educational program in accordance with federal/state law, West Virginia Board of Education, and county policies/regulations.

Qualifications:

• Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed for Elementary Education, as applicable to the grade levels listed on the job posting.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the programs of study approved by the West Virginia Board of Education and the county Board of Education.
• Create and maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning for all students.
• Utilize instructional management systems models that increase student learning.
• Monitor student progress toward mastery of content standards and objectives.
• Communicate effectively with the educational community and parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate competence in the knowledge and implementation of the technology standards.
• Demonstrate competence in standards-based lesson design and implementation.
• Meet Federal, State, County and School policies (State Assessment, IEP, 504, SAT plans, technology usage, attendance, grading, record keeping, supervision of students, etc.)
• Implement the state and county testing program in accordance with state and county policies.
• Complete and submit all reports in a timely manner as required by law, the West Virginia Department of Education, and/or the county Board of Education.
• Report the presence of any situation that may be harmful to the health and safety of the students and/or staff.
• Identify and refer for screening and evaluation any child who has learning deficiencies.
• Advise the principal of the presence of any situation that may require immediate intervention so as not to hinder the instructional program.
• Complete duty assignments as designated by the principal.
• Communicate to parents/guardians the progress and/or deficiencies of students.
• Accept responsibility for the behavior of the students assigned.
• Supervise students at all times in accordance with state, county and school policies.
• Attend all faculty senate and other required meetings.
• Fulfill annual continuing education requirements and attend other required training programs.
• Report student attendance as legally required and in accordance with county policy.
• Maintain and order supplies and equipment necessary for the successful operation of the instructional program.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Meet all professional responsibilities.
• Use benchmarks and formative assessment on a regular basis to guide instructional plans.
• Participate in school and district in-service trainings to gain knowledge of school and district initiatives.
• Establish and maintain standards of classroom management that foster a learning environment.
• Provide individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
• In the event of a directive issued by the school administration, instruction may be modified (ex: remote/distance learning)
• Modification of instruction may include, but not limited to:
• Conducting instructional interventions virtually
• Conduct school based in-person instructional interventions
• Ability to used virtual, online formats (TEAMS)
• Ability to support instruction for students who may participate virtually, remotely, or in-person.
• Use documentation log for communication and evidence of interventions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal/assistant principal.