P270406 Science Teacher ; Fourth

Effective:  School Year

JOB : 66677

Posting : P270406

POSITION: Science Teacher

Location:

Buckhannon-Upshur High School

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal/Assistant Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT: 200 days annually, pursuant to WV code § 18-5-45

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Upshur County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

DATE POSTED: 6/15/2026

CLOSING DATE: 06/22/2026

COUNTY: Upshur County Schools

JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate instruction to middle school students and ensure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level.

• Responsible for planning and implementing the WV College and Career Readiness Standards and Objectives.
• Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs.
• Responsible for implementing 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools.
• Responsible for planning and implementing collaborative models with special education students and teachers.
• May be responsible for planning and implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips.
• Design standards driven instruction and use a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.
• Responsible for planning and implementing support for personalized learning for all students to respond to the unique characteristics of learners.
• Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers.
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal, central office and WVDE for school improvement.
• Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Fulfill and demonstrate professional growth in the West Virginia High Quality Standards and improvement in professional practice.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the professional teaching standards.
• Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal.

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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

As required by federal laws and regulation, the Upshur County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, phone no. ; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, phone no.

; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. ; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, phone no. .

• Application
• Current Transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable)
• Resume including references
• Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable)