3 Grade Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary Teaching / Elementary Classroom Teacher.

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.

Professional

Building Principal

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

Exempt

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.

• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2.
• Certification Elementary Education K-6, or Multi Subject K-8.
• 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.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect 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.

• 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 21st Century 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.
• Present 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 communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers to support student learning.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participates in staff development activities to improve Standards of Practice for self and colleagues.
• Keeps informed and complies with state, district and school…