Roane County Schools

Must hold or be eligible to hold Advanced Credential for Option Pathways.

May be required to attend training, meetings, conferences, etc., related to the Option Pathways program.

Significant travel within and outside the county may be expected with this position.

Successful applicant will:

- serve as a member of the Option Team, helping to identify and support students who may benefit from alternative means to obtain high school credentials.

- deliver high quality instruction that leads to passage of a state-approved high school equivalency assessment.

consult with CTE and other instructors to develop program and monitor placements.

administer state-approved high school equivalency assessment, state-recognized standardized assessments, and other assessments as required.

- participate in professional development related to Option Pathway as well as develop, verify, and submit data on Option Pathway students as required by the West Virginia Department of Education.

plan, develop, and implement lessons and activities using approved curricula that align to appropriate state and local content standards and objectives.

- support the school and community through communication and interactions with colleagues, administrators, students, parents, and community members.

- participate in professional development through opportunities provided by the board and other organizations.

- develop and implement classroom management strategies in support of state and local policies, including but not limited to WVBE Policy 4373 Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools.

Applications due

April 18, 2019 at 3:00 pm

Supervisor

Principal, Roane County High School

Endorsement(s)

(any grade-level appropriate endorsement) ()

Contract length

200 days

Compensation

Salary based on experience and education level per Roane County salary schedule. Expected range: $40,838 (0 years + Bachelor's) - $71,637 (35 years + Doctorate).

Health and basic life insurance provided through West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency. Health insurance premiums, which vary by plan and coverage level, split 80/20 between employer and employee. Basic life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.

Position requires enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System through West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board. New enrollees contribute 6% of gross salary with a matching contribution by the Board of 7.5%. Vestment requires 10 years of qualified service. Withdraw of employee contributions available upon leaving employment with a WV county board of education if deisred.

15 annual days of personal leave provided, pro-rated for those hired after the start of the current employment term. Up to 4 days may be used each school year without cause pursuant to state and local policies.

Pro-rated local attendance incentive (up to $500) provided for those who use fewer than 6 days of personal leave each school year.

State attendance incentive ($500) provided for those who use 4 or fewer days of personal leave each school year.

Additional benefits at the employee's expense.

Qualifications

Meet qualifications as outlined in West Virginia Code 18A-4-7a.

Meet minimum standards for certification as set forth by the West Virginia Board of Education in Minimum Standards for Licensure of West Virginia School Personnel for his or her specific content.

Exhibit knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the classroom teacher and the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as demonstrated in a personnel interview, which will be weighed heavily in the search/selection process.

Show ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel, parents, and community members.

Show ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.

Show ability to motivate students and lead them to become independent learners in the 21st century.

Present evidence of high academic achievement in teacher preparation program.

Possess good evaluations and /or recommendations from educational instructors, professional associates, employers, and/or supervisors.

Undergo or provide documentation of a criminal history record check within previous ninety (90) days.

Responsibilities

Implement programs of study as outlined in state curriculum guidelines.

Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.

Utilize instructional management systems models that increase student learning.

Monitor student progress towards mastery of instructional goals and objectives.

Communicate effectively within the educational community, and with parents on a regular basis.

Demonstrate behavior that reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e. attendance, punctuality and verbal/nonverbal communication).

Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards.

Keep abreast of and strive to meet county/school goals.

Participate in activities that foster professional growth.

Perform assigned duties as assigned by the principal or assigned director.