Teacher, English​/Language Arts - GHS - FY-P

Teacher, English/Language Arts - GHS - FY27-P-036

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ English

EFFECTIVE DATE
:
Upon Board Approval

SALARY:
Salary based on experience and education level per TCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Pay scale can be found at the following link:

The successful applicant for this position mustpossessand/or show evidence of the following:

• Valid West Virginia Certificate in the area for which applying.
• Strong academic background.
• Demonstrates the ability to create a stimulating and motivating environment for students.
• Knowledge of how to use a variety of teaching strategies to effectively teach students with varying levels of ability in the subject matter to be taught.
• Ability to communicate effectively through clear, concise writing, free of spelling and grammatical errors, and through articulate verbal skills.
• Proven ability to effectively deal with students of various abilities and proficiency in planning lessons to meet their needs.
• Ability to understand and interpret test data in order to improve learning, confidence and morale of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Effective School Research as it applies to the position for which applying.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with administration, staff, students and public.
• Knowledge of the concepts contained in the curriculum of the particular subject matter to be taught.
• Exhibits an understanding of principles needed to obtain positive classroom student behavior.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with computers.
• Ability to create a stimulating and motivating environment for students.
• A combination of training and/or experience which would lead to successful employment in the area for which applying.
• Any alterations to the aforementioned qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Definition:
Provides a curricula required by the State of West Virginia

• Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school.
• Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field.
• Develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement.
• Utilizes content scope and sequence in planning.

Definition:

Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with school/county mission.

• Follows established school discipline procedures which include the WV Student Code of Conduct.
• Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.
• Sets high positive expectations for student performance.
• Encourages and acknowledges individual student's accomplishments and appropriate behavior.
• Treats students in a fair and equitable manner.
• Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning.
• Communicate with parents.

Definition:
Organizes teaching strategies to maximize the use of allocated instructional time to increase student learning.

• Prepares and implements lesson plans.
• Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous material as appropriate.
• Has materials, supplies and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity.
• Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives.
• Directs and adequately supervises students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity.
• Presents reading, writing, speaking and listening strategies using concepts and language which students understand.
• Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills.
• Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks.
• Provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding.
• Maximizes student time-on-task.
• Makes effective transitions between instructional activities.
• Summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional activity.
• Encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately.
• Incorporates higher level thinking skills.
• Assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills, enabling communication with parents asneeded.
• Provides remediation activities for students.
• Designs, delivers, and assesses student learning activities addressing the state adopted instructional goals and objectives.
• Integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student achievement.

Definition:

Gathers stores and monitors data related to student learning for use in assessing progress toward achieving the…