Kindergarten Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary Teaching / Elementary Classroom Teacher

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Holds appropriate certification in assigned field.

200 days.

WV State Scale.

• Be responsible for planning and implementing Summers County Schools’ standards-based curriculum based on applicable state standards.
• Set high classroom standards of academic achievement and behavior.
• Implement adopted and supplemental academic programs in alignment with state standards.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the school and district philosophy and goals of education and instruction.
• Be accountable for individual student achievement.
• Implement technology skills.
• Be responsible for implementing applicable accommodations and modifications documented with students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, SAT, medical accommodations or other relevant documentation.
• Be responsible for planning and implementing a collaborative model with special education students and teachers.
• May be responsible for planning & implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips.
• Responsible for planning and implementing teaching methods that address learners at all levels and with unique needs.
• Maintain confidentiality as stated by county, state, and federal law.
• Maintain accurate records as required by county, state, and federal law.
• Strong working/communication skills and availability with students, parents and peers.
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement.
• Includes supervisory and/or other job related duties as assigned by principal or superintendent. Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Provide for personal professional growth through a variety of methods including but not limited to reading, coursework, seminars, and conferences.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Supervise students at all times.
• All other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or designee.

• The teacher demonstrates a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
• The teacher designs standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula.
• The teacher uses a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.

• The teacher understands and responds to the unique characteristics of learners.
• The teacher establishes and maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• The teacher establishes and maintains a learner-centered culture.

• The teacher utilizes a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
• The teacher motivates and engages students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.
• The teacher adjusts instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.

• The teacher engages in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous examination and improvement of professional practice.
• The teacher actively engages in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues.

• The teacher participates in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.
• The teacher works with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student learning and well-being.
• The teacher promotes practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.

• The work of the teacher results in measurable progress of student learning and state-approved curricula.

• The teacher demonstrates professional conduct as defined in law, policy and procedure at the state.