Teacher of Alternative Education

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Openings as of 8/24/2026 Pocahontas County Schools

• Teacher of Alternative Education
• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Secondary Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Marlinton Middle School
• Closing Date: 08/26/2026
• County:
  Pocahontas County Schools

Position:
Alternative Education Teacher

Location:

Marlinton Middle School

Reports To:

Director of Attendance, Child Nutrition Assessment, CTE and Student Affairs;
Principal(s)
Evaluation:
Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and WV Code §18A-2-12.FLSA Status:
Exempt Salary:
Based on experience and education level per the Pocahontas County Schools salary schedule. Salary schedules and benefits information may be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Term of Employment:
Effective upon board approval for the remainder of the  school year. Term of employment shall be 200 days each year thereafter.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in education or an appropriate content area.
• Valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for the assigned position
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-10

Additional

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations will not be considered eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.
• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration.

Job Description

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-1-1:

"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 that capacity.

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Child Nutrition, Attendance, Assessment and Student Affairs, the Alternative Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction designed to meet the unique academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of students in an alternative educational setting. The teacher creates an environment focused on student growth, behavioral improvement, academic achievement, and successful transition back to the traditional educational environment when appropriate.

The Alternative Education Teacher is responsible for providing standards-based instruction aligned with the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards, implementing behavioral supports and interventions, monitoring student progress, collaborating with families and school personnel, and maintaining a safe and structured learning environment that promotes student success.

The Alternative Education Teacher performs duties consistent with the expectations of a professional educator as defined by West Virginia Code, West Virginia Board of Education policy, and Pocahontas County Board of Education policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Planning and Preparation

• The alternative education teacher has a deep knowledge of the art and science of teaching in his/her specific content and can facilitate experiences that advance creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
• The alternative education teacher uses a standards-based approach to instruction aligned with the state and local curriculum and sets instructional goals and objectives that describe what students will learn.
• The alternative education teacher involves students whenever appropriate in designing instruction in a manner that engages students in a sequence of meaningful instructional activities that support the West Virginia standards.
• The alternative education teacher uses a balanced approach to ensure both assessment of learning and assessment for learning to provide both alternative education teacher and students information to guide future learning.
• The alternative education teacher's understanding of the unique characteristics of the learner is evidenced in the design of learning activities which are developmentally appropriate and differentiated to engage all students in the learning process.

Classroom Environment

• The alternative education teacher develops and implements a behavior management system that includes data collection, clear expectations, consequences, and incentives for positive behavior.
• The alternative education teacher shows respect for students by having high expectations, providing management frameworks that clearly define roles and procedures, using respectful language, communicating interest in students as…