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Teacher, Biology (200 Days, Full-Time)
Company | Taylor County School District |
Address | , Grafton, 26354, Wv |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Expires | 2023-06-24 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
TITLE: Teacher, Biology (URTSO)
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal
EMPLOYMENT: 200 days
EFFECTIVE DATE: 2023-2024 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant for this position must possess and/or show evidence of the following:
- Demonstrates the ability to create a stimulating and motivating environment for students.
- A combination of training and/or experience which would lead to successful employment in the area for which applying.
- Exhibits an understanding of principles needed to obtain positive classroom student behavior.
- Proven ability to effectively deal with students of various abilities and proficiency in planning lessons to meet their needs.
- Knowledge of the concepts contained in the curriculum of the particular subject matter to be taught.
- Ability to create a stimulating and motivating environment for students.
- Knowledge and/or experience working with computers.
- Any alterations to the aforementioned qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
- Knowledge of how to use a variety of teaching strategies to effectively teach students with varying levels of ability in the subject matter to be taught.
- Ability to understand and interpret test data in order to improve learning, confidence and morale of students.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Effective School Research as it applies to the position for which applying.
- Valid West Virginia Certificate in the area for which applying.
- Ability to communicate effectively through clear, concise writing, free of spelling and grammatical errors, and through articulate verbal skills.
- Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with administration, staff, students and public.
- Strong academic background.
FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
- Programs of Study:
Definition:Provides a curricula required by the State of West Virginia
- Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school.
- Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement.
- Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field.
- Develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives.
- Utilizes content scope and sequence in planning.
2. Classroom Climate:
Definition: Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with school/county mission.
- Communicate with parents.
- Follows established school discipline procedures which include the WV Student Code of Conduct.
- Encourages and acknowledges individual student's accomplishments and appropriate behavior.
- Accommodates individual learning differences.
- Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.
- Sets high positive expectations for student performance.
- Treats students in a fair and equitable manner.
- Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning.
- Encourages students' attendance.
- Instructional Management Systems:
Definition:Organizes teaching strategies to maximize the use of allocated instructional time to increase student learning.
- Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills.
- Summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional activity.
- Integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student achievement.
- Encourages students to express ideas clearly andaccurately.
- Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives.
- Incorporates higher level thinking skills.
- Maximizes student time-on-task.
- Designs, delivers, and assesses student learning activities addressing the state adopted instructional goals andobjectives.
- Has materials, supplies and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity.
- Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks.
- Provides remediation activities for students.
- Presents reading, writing, speaking and listening strategies using concepts and language which students understand.
- Prepares and implements lesson plans.
- Provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding.
- Assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills, enabling communication with parents as needed.
- Directs and adequately supervises students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity.
- Makes effective transitions between instructional activities.
- Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous material as appropriate.
- Student Progress
Definition: Gathers stores and monitors data related to student learning for use in assessing progress toward achieving the instructional objectives.
- Monitors and evaluates students' progress.
- Provides feedback on student work.
- Monitors student attendance.
- Maintains accurate and complete student records.
- Follows grading policies and regulations.
- Communication:
Definition: Communicates with students, parents, educational personnel and others. Utilizes standard grammar, listening skills, and clarity in the presentation of ideas.
- Determines and utilizes appropriate community resources.
- Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies.
- Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and the community, and exhibits appropriate interactive skills.
- Speaks and writes Standard English clearly, correctly and distinctly.
- Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members.
- Professional Work Habits:
Definition: Demonstrates behavior which reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, and verbal/nonverbal communication).
- Interacts appropriately with other students, educational personnel and parents.
- Participates in activities which foster professional growth.
- Adheres to established laws, policies, rules and regulations.
- Is punctual with reports, grades, records, and in reporting to work.
- Performs assigned duties/
- Strives to meet county/school goals.
- Commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, and language.
Additional information concening the above listed position can be obtained from the Superintendent's Office.
Deadline for receipt of those interested in posted vacancy is 3:00 p.m. of the fifth (5th) work day.
As required by Federal law and regulations, the Taylor County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, socioeconomic status, genetic information or national origin in its education programs and activities or employment. Furthermore, the Taylor County Board of Education has a "no tolerance" policy for harrassment of any kind. Issues related to discrimination or harrassment must be reported to the Title IX Coordinator, 71 Utt Drive, Grafton, WV 26354 or call 304-265-2497.
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