English Language Arts Teacher

High School English Language Arts Teacher – Clay County Schools.

This position is contingent upon the Board of Education's approval of the current employee's resignation.

Additional requirements:

pending employment forms including a criminal background check and a drug test must be completed.

Position type:
High School Teaching / English. Date posted: 7/10/2026. Closing date: 07/16/2026.

Location:

Clay County High School, Clay County Schools.

• Instructional Management:
  Implement West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards as presented in WV Board of Education Policy 2520.1A. Utilize modern data-driven models to optimize student learning progress.
• Student Evaluation:
  Regularly monitor and assess student mastery of objectives using both formative and summative tools.
• Classroom Environment:
  Foster an inclusive, safe, and positive student-centered learning environment.
• Communication:
  Maintain clear, consistent, and professional contact with parents, community stakeholders, and school administration.
• Professional Standards:
  Participate in county-level professional development and fulfill any additional co-curricular duties assigned by the principal.

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification:
  Must hold or be eligible for a valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Language Arts (0800), English (1000), or English/Language Arts (1001) for grades 5‑Adult or 9‑12.
• Testing Requirements:
  Successful completion of all state-required ETS Praxis exams for secondary English Language Arts.

Applicants who do not currently hold a professional certificate may be considered if they meet the criteria for a First-Class Permit, Teacher-in-Residence program, or a state-approved Alternative Certification program requiring a relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

200 days, 2026‑2027 school year.

Salary based on experience and education level per Clay County Board of Education Salary Schedule, plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.