First Grade Teacher, FES # FY-P

Openings as of 5/18/2026 Taylor County Schools.

First Grade Teacher, FES Job# FY27-P-019,

Position Type:
Elementary Teaching / Elementary Classroom Teacher

Date Posted: 5/14/2026

Location:

Flemington Elementary School

Closing Date: 05/20/2026

County:
Taylor County Schools

First Grade Teacher

Flemington Elementary School

Building Administrator

General Current

School Year

• Valid WV Certificate in the area for which applying.
• Strong academic background.
• Demonstrates the ability to create a stimulating and motivating environment for children.
• Exhibits a practical knowledge and understanding of childhood developmental needs.
• Exhibits proficiency in planning lessons designed to meet student needs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of procedures utilized in the currently adopted Basal Reading Series.
• Exhibits an understanding of principles needed to obtain positive classroom student behavior.
• Demonstrates skills in writing and speaking.
• Demonstrates knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position.
• Understands the concept of Developmental Guidance and how it applies to the elementary classroom.
• Exhibits knowledge and/or experience working with students that need remediation in reading/language arts and mathematics.
• Show evidence of experience and/or training in the areas of reading/language arts, mathematics and handwriting.
• Demonstrates expertise in the use of a variety of mathematical manipulatives.
• Exhibits knowledge of the different modalities of learning.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with computers.
• Demonstrates workable knowledge of the content areas.
• Demonstrates the ability to select teaching strategies that complement the individual students' learning styles.
• Exhibits an understanding of the purpose of criterion referenced testing in the teaching/learning process.
• Demonstrates the ability to translate reading/language arts, and mathematical objective into workable lesson plans.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how to use computer software in the areas of reading, mathematics, and composition.
• Exhibits evidence of skills and/or experience in maintaining a cooperative working relationship with staff, students, and public.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to implement routine classroom management techniques.
• Understands and interprets test data in order to improve learning, confidence and morale of students.
• Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as an elementary teacher.
• Any alterations to the aforementioned qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

• Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school.
• Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field.
• Develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement.
• Utilizes content scope and sequence in planning.

• Follows established school discipline procedures which include the WV Student Code of Conduct.
• Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.
• Encourages students' attendance.
• Sets high positive expectations for student performance.
• Encourages and acknowledges individual student's accomplishments and appropriate behavior.
• Treats students in a fair and equitable manner.
• Accommodates individual learning differences.
• Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning.
• Communicates with parents.

• Prepares and implements lesson plans.
• Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous material as appropriate.
• Has materials, supplies and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity.
• Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives.
• Directs and adequately supervises students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity.
• Presents reading, writing, speaking and listening strategies using concepts and language, which students understand.
• Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills.
• Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks.
• Provides instructional pacing that ensure student understanding.
• Maximizes student time-on-task.
• Makes effective transitions between instructional activities.
• Summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional activity.
• Encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately.
• Incorporates higher level thinking skills.
• Assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills, enabling communication with parents as needed.
• Provides remediation activities for students.
• Designs, delivers, and assesses student learning activities addressing the state adopted instructional goals and…