Chemistry Teacher

Classroom Teacher

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 5310 and 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 Chemistry 9-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 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;
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 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 regulations and policies for classroom teachers;
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