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POSITION 26P69 TITLE:  Teacher of Alternative Education

LOCATION: Gateway Achievement Center

EMPLOYMENT TERM:    2026-2027 school year with anticipated start date of August 13, 2026. (Normal contract:  200 days).

BID PERIOD: April 29 to May 6, 2026, 4 pm.  If necessary, interviews will be arranged after bid period closes.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimal qualifications will include a BA degree and valid West Virginia Teaching Certification endorsed in a 5-12 content area.  Applicant must apply for, obtain, and maintain an alternative education certification.  Applicant must possess the ability to successfully manage an instructional program for middle and high school students.   Experience with alternative education and/or students with disabilities preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.            Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning

2.            Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time

3.            Instruct pupils in subject areas as specified in state law, curricula, and guidelines established by the local board of education and administrative regulations

4.            Provide individual and small group instruction whenever appropriate

5.            Adapt curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities

6.            Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment

7.            Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day, as required

8.            Evaluate each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and understanding; monitor progress toward learning outcomes; prepare progress reports

9.            Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress; promote positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships

10.         Maintain basic attendance accounting and business services, as required

11.         Serve as resource person on interdepartmental level

12.         Adhere to all federal, state, and local educational policies

13.         Report to work one-half hour prior to start of school and remain at least ten minutes after close of school

14.         Perform all other duties as assigned, according to need, by the school principal.

ALL POSTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE PROGRAM CALLED APPLITRACK.  YOU MUST VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE http://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp AND COMPLETE THE PROCESS THERE.   IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT 304-843-4400, EXT. 310.  Visit MCSJobs.net for a direct link to the Marshall County Section.

SALARY: Salary based on experience and education level per MCS BOE salary schedule located at https://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/o/mcs/page/salary-schedules plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. 

TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE:  Principal of School

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:

As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.

Inquiries may be referred to: David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to Shelby Haines,  Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864, to the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 215-656-8541.

FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION:

I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor.  I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above.

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