Position Type:
High School Teaching/Mathematics
Date Posted:
7/26/2023
Location:
Huntington High School
County:
Cabell County Schools - website
Cabell County Schools
Job Description
High School Teacher
Position: High School Teacher
(Grades 9 – 12)
Supervisor: Principal/Assistant Principal
Application Portal: Click here for Cabell Schools Employment
Salary: Click here for Cabell County pay schedule
Employment Term: 200 Days
Summary: The high school teacher is assigned to deliver a comprehensive educational program in accordance with federal/state law, West Virginia Board of Education, and county policies/regulations.
Qualifications: Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed for the subject and grade level indicated in this posting as applicable to this assignment.
Responsibilities:
- Implement the programs of study approved by the West Virginia Board of Education and the county Board of Education.
- Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Utilize instructional management systems models that increase student learning.
- Monitor student progress toward mastery of instructional standards, goals and objectives.
- Communicate effectively with the educational community and parents/guardians on a regular basis.
- Actively use a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (WVTSS) to deliver instruction.
- Teach students to the mastery of the West Virginia College-Career-Readiness Standards specific to the grades and subject being taught.
- Meet professional responsibilities associated with this position.
- Demonstrate accurate and current knowledge in the subject field.
- Implement a variety of instructional strategies to enhance and maximize student engagement.
- Demonstrate competence in the knowledge and implementation of technology such as Microsoft and Apple programs and apps.
- Analyze the students’ test results to identify each student’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Assist, as necessary, with the state and county testing program in accordance with state and county policies.
- Collaborate with other classroom teachers and/or specialists in the design and modification of the instructional programs as needed.
- Communicate effectively with the educational community and parents/guardians on a regular basis (learning platforms, email, and phone)
- Complete and submit all reports in a timely manner as required by law, the West Virginia Department of Education, and/or the county Board of Education.
- Report the present of any situation that may be harmful to the health and safety of the students and/or staff.
- Identify and refer for screening and evaluation any child who has learning deficiencies.
- Advise the principal of the presence of any situation that may require immediate intervention so as not to hinder the instructional program.
- Complete duty assignments as designated by the principal.
- Communicate to parents/guardians the progress and/or deficiencies of students.
- Accept responsibility for the behavior of the students assigned.
- Follow established school discipline procedures and rules which include the WV Board of Education Policy 4373 – Student Code of Conduct.
- Treat students in a fair and equitable manner.
- Incorporate higher level thinking skills in the classroom.
- Assist student in developing productive work habits and study skills.
- Provide instructional pacing to ensure student understanding.
- Maximize student time on task.
- Assign developmentally appropriate tasks.
- Accommodate individual learning difference and implement Individual Education Plans/504 Plans and SAT plans as required by federal and state law.
- Supervise students at all times in accordance with state, county and school policies.
- Attend all faculty senate and other required meetings.
- Participate in data and/or Professional Learning Communities (PLC) meetings in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve student achievement.
- Fulfill annual continuing education requirements and attend other required training programs.
- Take student attendance as legally required and in accordance with county policy.
- Maintain and order supplies and equipment necessary for the successful operation of the instructional program.
- Accept reasonable extra duty assignments necessary for a successful school program.
- Maintain professional work habits.
- Anyone accepting this position is mandated to report suspected abuse and neglect
- Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
- In the event of a directive issued by the Cabell County Superintendent of Schools, instruction may be modified (ex: remote/distance learning). Modification of instruction may include, but not limited to:
- Conducting school-based, in-person instruction.
- Conducting instruction virtually.
- Ability to use virtual formats, using Teams, or other approved online platforms
- Ability to support instruction for students who may participate virtually, remotely, or in person
- Ability to provide support to families, virtually or by phone
- Use of documentation logs for communication as evidence of instruction.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal.
Revised 7/11/23