Teacher, High School

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Secondary Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/7/2026

Professional

WV Schools of Diversion and Transition

240 days

Operating hours of host agency, as specified by the school principal.

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-17, salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package ( WVSDT Benefits & Total Rewards ) equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Provide instruction to ensure that students meet learning objectives and standards for the appropriate content and grade level.

• 1. Implement the WV Schools of Diversion and Transition approved program of study.
• 2. Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• 3. Utilize instructional techniques and methods which increase student learning.
• 4. Monitor student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
• 5. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• 6. Collaborate with Special Education Teacher to implement IEP's when developing lesson plans.
• 7. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress.
• 8. Meet professional responsibilities.
• 9. Comply with host agency's policies and procedures.
• 10. Work in a cooperative manner with host agency staff to ensure a safe and secure environment and the integration of treatment and educational goals.
• 11. Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• 12. Perform other duties as assigned by principal/lead teacher.

• Holds or qualifies for a professional teaching certificate with an endorsement in the required content area and grade level, pursuant to West Virginia State Board of Education Policy 5202.
• Possesses the knowledge skills and ability to successfully (a) perform the job requirements (b) work within the special setting of a residential school, and (c) work as part of a rehabilitation team in concert with others.
• Experience or certification in special education and/or experience working with at-risk students.
• Background including, but not limited to, demonstrated successful experience with troubled or disruptive youth.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience.

• The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team.
• The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
• The staff member has excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits including self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple tasks to accomplish high-quality work to meet demanding deadlines.
• The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for personal productivity and collaboration.
• The staff member demonstrates an ability to work effectively with county personnel and other state or local agencies.
• The staff member understands that work assignments may change, or be added, as priorities emerge within the WVSDT.

This position is classified as sedentary work, involving prolonged sitting (6-8 hours daily) at a desk or computer workstation. Occasional demands include standing or walking short distances within the office and lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds This role requires close visual acuity for reading documents and computer screens, clear speaking/hearing for communication, and repetitive wrist/hand motions. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Department of Education staff are employed upon recommendation of the State Superintendent of Schools and…