Restricted Short-Term Substitute Teacher

PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS
RESTRICTED SHORT-TERM SUBSTITUTE CLASSROOM TEACHER 
JOB DESCRIPTION

• TOTAL COMPENSATION: Salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Please use the following link for further details Benefits and Salaries | Pendleton County Schools.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Meet minimum standards for certification as set forth by the West Virginia State Board of Education in minimum standards for the licensure of West Virginia School Personnel for Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit; must have an Associate Degree.
  • Good evaluations and/or recommendations from professional associates, employers, and/or supervisors.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with student, school personnel, and parents, and an ability to work cooperatively with others.
  • Ability to motivate students and get them excited about learning.
  • Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations in the past year will not be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration; additional minimum requirements for applicants not currently employed: applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; the ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal
• Hours: Determined by the vacant position when a substitute is needed.
• TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Implements the assigned program of study.
  • Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
  • Utilizes instructional management systems that increase student learning and maximize time on task.
  • Monitors student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals (IGOs).
  • Communicates effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
  • Meets professional responsibilities.
  • Maintains and upgrades professional skills.
  • Maintains professional work habits.
  • Promotes and maintains positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
  • Adheres to the teacher code of conduct.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal.
• TEACHER PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
  • Programs of Study: Provides curricula required by the State of West Virginia:
    • Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school; demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field; develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives; employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement; uses content scope and sequence in planning.
  • Classroom Climate: Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with established school discipline procedures that include the WV Student Code of Conduct:
    • Follows established procedures and rules that enhance learning; encourages students' attendance; sets high positive expectations for student performance; encourages and acknowledges individual student accomplishments and appropriate behavior; treats students in a fair and equitable manner; accommodates individual learning differences; creates and maintains an environment that supports learning; communicates with parents.
  • Instructional Management Systems: Organizes teaching strategies to maximize allocated instructional time to increase student learning:
    • Prepares and implements lesson plans; begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous material as appropriate; has materials, supplies and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives; directs and adequately supervises students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity; presents reading, writing, speaking and listening strategies using concepts and language that students understand; provides relevant examples and demonstrates to illustrate concepts and skills; assigns developmentally appropriate tasks; provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding; maximizes student time-on-task; makes effective transitions between instructional activities; summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional activity; encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately; incorporates higher level thinking skills; assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills, enabling communication with parents as needed; provides remediation activities for students; designs, delivers, and assesses student learning activities addressing the state adopted instructional goals and objectives; integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student achievement.
  • Student Progress: Gathers, stores, and monitors data related to student learning for use in assessing progress toward achieving the instructional objectives:
    • Follows grading policies and regulations; maintains accurate and complete student records, monitors and evaluates student progress; provides feedback on student work; monitors student attendance.
  • Communication: Communicates with student, parents, educational personnel, and others. Utilizes standard grammar, listening skills, and clarity in the presentation ideas:
    • 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; follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members; speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly, and distinctly; determines and utilizes appropriate community resources.
  • Professional Work Habits: Demonstrates behavior that reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e. attendance, punctuality and verbal/nonverbal communication):
    • Adheres to established laws, policies, rules and regulations; interacts appropriately with students, other educational personnel, and parents; participates in activities that foster professional growth; 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