Teacher - Music Teacher​/Band Director; Grades 4-12 SY ; Currently Filled LTS

.5 Teacher - Music Teacher/Band Director (Grades 4-12) SY 25-26 (Currently Filled with LTS)

Morgan County Schools Paw Paw Schools - Paw Paw, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5300828
Final date to receive applications: Mar 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jul 24, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Music Teacher/Band Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specialization and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2;

2. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; and

3. Meets the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB).

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY: Salary based on experience and education level per MCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Teacher:

• 1. Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of WV College and Career Readiness, district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required;
• 2. Uses 21st Century Technology skills to strengthen the teaching/learning process;
• 3. Delivers rigorous instruction to all students;
• 4. Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles;
• 5. Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by WVDE and board policies, and administrative regulations;
• 6. Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned;
• 7. Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to support school-wide academic performance goals and instructional activities;
• 8. Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP);
• 9. Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements;
• 10. Plans and supervises assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s);
• 11. Helps students analyze and improve study methods and habits;
• 12. Conducts ongoing assessment…