Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Position: Kindergarten Teacher

School: Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Immediate Supervisor: Principal/Asst. Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Term: 200 days annually, pursuant to WV code § 18-5-45

Salary: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Upshur County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and UCBOE Policy 5010

Job Summary: Provide appropriate instruction to pre-kindergarten age students and insure that the students meet the West Virginia Early Learning Standards.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and implementing the WV Early Learning Standards Framework: Content Standards and Learning Criteria for West Virginia Pre- Kindergarten.
• Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs.
• Responsible for implementing 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools.
• Responsible for planning and implementing collaborative models with special education students and teachers.
• May be responsible for planning and implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips.
• Design standards driven instruction and use a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.
• Responsible for planning and implementing support for personalized learning for all students to respond to the unique characteristics of learners.
• Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers.
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal, central office and WVDE for school improvement.
• Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Implement the trauma responsive approach when working with students
• Fulfill and demonstrate professional growth in the West Virginia High Quality Standards and improvement in professional practice.
• Maintains and understanding of the Professional Teaching Standards.
• Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal.

Qualifications:

• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2;
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate;
• Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.
• Attain and maintain Highly Qualified Teacher Status.

Application Requirements:

• Current Transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable)
• Resume including references
• Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable)