QUALIFICATIONS: Holds appropriate certification in assigned field 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Attendance 

EMPLOYMENT TERM:  as needed

SALARY:  $30.00 per hour

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