Science Teacher

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Openings as of 7/16/2026 Nicholas County Schools

Science Teacher
• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Science
• Date Posted:
  7/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Richwood High School
• 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.

Classification:
Professional

Reports to:
Building Principal

Evaluation:
Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy
5310and NCBOE Policy 3220.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Summary:
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.

Qualifications:

• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2.
• Certified in General Science 5-AD.
• 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.

Expectations:

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.

Performance Responsibilities:

• 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 21stCentury 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);
• Helps 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…