West Virginia Department of Education is Hiring an Elementary Education Specialist Near Charleston, WV
JobID: 20773
Position Type: Administration (Educator)/Curriculum Specialist
Date Posted: 4/26/2024
Location: Hinton Area Elementary School
Date Available: 08/19/2024
Closing Date: 05/03/2024
County: Summers County Schools - website
QUALIFICATIONS: Holds appropriate certification in assigned field
RESPONSIBLE TO: Curriculum Director
EMPLOYMENT TERM: 215 days
SALARY: State Scale with supplement of $10.00 per day
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicant must hold a valid WV Teaching Certificate.
Minimum of five years successful classroom teaching experience preferred.
Minimum of master's degree in Education required.
Criminal Background Check conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV-G-4.
Drug Test conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV-H-1.
EXPECTATIONS: This individual works collaboratively with teachers and students to implement effective literacy and mathematics instruction and assessment practices. A direct correlation shall be established linking instructional strategies and the 21st Century Learning initiatives identified within each school’s five-year strategic plan. This individual may not cover classes and the time in the building should maintain a professional development/instructional focus (not supervising students during non-instructional times).
Job Responsibilities:
Serves as a mentor to beginning teachers and teachers new to Summers County Schools
Teaches, models and facilitates research-based best practices and instructional programs in all areas of the curriculum
Assist classroom and intervention teachers in preliminary diagnosis, grouping, intervention strategies and progress monitoring
Identifies effective assessment tools and trains teachers on how to administer them as part of a comprehensive assessment program
Assists teachers with the collection and analysis of data results
Identifies needs and makes recommendations for appropriate instructional materials and assessments that directly support and align to the WV State Standards
Prepare and submit accurate reports in a timely manner, as required
Collaborates with teachers to identify the instructional needs of students, sets learning goals and targets, and problem solves with teachers to develop best practices for continuous academic growth of students
Provides professional development and best practices in literacy and math instruction across the curriculum
Meets regularly with teams and the principal to report on instructional practices and progress while also planning for “next steps” of student and school improvement
Conducts model lessons and coaches in all areas of the curriculum
Works with the curriculum director to create the county’s professional development plan based on the needs of the schools through data analysis and school’s identified areas of need
Assist with school/county parent involvement programs
Provides specific integration and differentiation strategies that enable teachers to meet the needs of all learners
Conducts ongoing walk-throughs, providing support and feedback to teachers
Conduct trend analysis of targeted needs and student achievement from year to year
Collaborates with Summers County School’s Elementary Curriculum and Instruction team on district-wide initiatives and professional development
Participates in Curriculum and Instruction initiatives, meetings, and PD
Networks with other instructional coaches and participate fully in ongoing professional development to extend literacy and instructional competencies in all content areas
Provides literacy and mathematics resources and support to foster literacy and numeracy development at home and in the community