Position Type:
High School Teaching/Secondary Education Teacher
Date Posted:
11/4/2024
Location:
Summers County Comprehensive High School
County:
Summers County Schools - website
QUALIFICATIONS: Holds appropriate certification in assigned field
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal
EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 days
SALARY: $39,055 to $66,277 depending on experience and degree level
Salary based on experience and education level per SCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for planning and implementing Summers County Schools' standards-based curriculum based on applicable state standards.
• Set high classroom standards of academic achievement and behavior.
• Implement adopted and supplemental academic programs in alignment with state standards.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the school and district philosophy and goals of education and instruction.

• Be accountable for individual student achievement.
• Implement technology skills.
• Be responsible for implementing applicable accommodations and modifications documented with students' Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, SAT, medical accommodations or other relevant documentation.
• Responsible for planning and implementing a collaborative model with special education students and teachers.
• May be responsible for planning & implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips.

• Responsible for planning and implementing teaching methods that addresses learners at all levels and with unique needs.
• Maintain confidentiality as stated by county, state, and federal law.
• Maintain accurate records as required by county, state, and federal law.
• Strong working/communication skills and availability with students, parents and peers.
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement.

• Includes supervisory and/or other job related duties as assigned by principal or superintendent. Maintain and upgrade his/her professional skills.
• Attends faculty meetings.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through a variety of methods including but not limited to, reading, coursework, seminars, and conferences.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Supervise students at all times.

• All other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or designee.

TEACHER PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
The expectations for teacher performance are based upon the West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards. The seven standards by which teacher performance is measured are as follows:
STANDARD 1: CURRICULUM AND PLANNING

• The teacher demonstrates a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
• The teacher designs standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula.
• The teacher uses a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.

STANDARD 2: THE LEARNER AND THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• 2.1 The teacher understands and responds to the unique characteristics of learners.

• 2.2 The teacher establishes and maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• 2.3 The teacher establishes and maintains a learner-centered culture.

STANDARD 3: TEACHING

• 3.1 The teacher utilizes a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
• 3.2 The teacher motivates and engages students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.

• 3.3 The teacher adjusts instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.

STANDARD 4: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SELF-RENEWAL

• 4.1 The teacher engages in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous
• examination and improvement of professional practice.
• 4.2 The teacher actively engages in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues.

STANDARD 5: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

• 5.1 The teacher participates in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.
• 5.2 The teacher works with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student
• learning and well-being.
• 5.3 The teacher promotes practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.

STANDARD 6: STUDENT LEARNING

• 6.1 The work of the teacher results in measurable progress of student learning and state-approved
• curricula.

STANDARD 7: PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

• 7.1 The teacher demonstrates professional conduct as defined in law, policy and procedure at the state,

• district and school level.
• Policy and Procedure
• Attendance
• Schedule
• Respect