Teacher, Second Grade - AJES - FY-P

Position:
Second Grade Teacher – Anna Jarvis Elementary School
Posted: 6/10/2026
Closing: 06/16/2026
County:
Taylor County Schools

Location: Anna Jarvis Elementary School

TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE: Building Administrator

FUNDING SOURCE: General Current

EFFECTIVE DATE:  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 and 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.
• Communicate 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…