English Teacher (200 day) (Middle)

218THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE COUNTY OF MERCER JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Teacher, English LOCATION: Mercer County Schools DIVISION: Curriculum Instruction DEPARTMENT: General Education grades 6-8 RESPONSIBILITY OR PURPOSE: The English teacher is responsible for implementing the instructional goals and objectives mandated by the State Department of Education, the Mercer County Board of Education as related to his/her particular school assignment. ACCOUNTABLE TO: Building Principal REGULAR DUTIES:

1. Adheres to the prescribed county and state educational program.
2. Is familiar with and list instructional goals appropriate to the area of study.
3. Plans methods and materials for instruction.
4. Teaches ideas, concepts and appreciations.
5. Directs learning activities.
6. Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
7. Uses a wide variety of motivational techniques, teaching strategies, and learning materials.
8. Utilizes instructional management systems which increase student learning and maximizes time on task.
9. Implements his/her program of study. 10.Monitors student progress towards learning outcomes. Revised May 8, 2023 April 1, 2020 11.Develops a student evaluation system to coincide with Learner Outcomes, Activities and the programmatic definition of the student and the student's progress. 12.Keeps records and makes such reports as required by the individual school and/or Mercer County School System. 13.Refers students for evaluation and/or special services when needed. 14.Reports suspected health, behavioral and child abuse irregularities to the school principal. 15.Counsels and consults with students, parents and colleagues. 16.Establishes and maintains positive communications with students and parents. 17.Plans and participates in parent conferences. 18.Provides special services for which he/she is competent and interested. 19.Plans and conducts field trips, coordinated through the school principal. 20.Performs unspecified duties assigned by school principal during the school day. 21.Serves on school and county curriculum committees if asked or selected. 22.Maintains and upgrades his/her professional skills through attendance at workshops, clinics, conferences and through additional coursework. 23.Exhibits a knowledge of current educational trends and practices in all areas of certificate endorsements. 24.Participates in school and county staff development programs. 25.Maintains professional work habits. 26.Performs other duties as assigned by immediate Supervisor. SPECIAL OR OCCASIONAL (COLLATERAL DUTIES): Attendance at local, state or national conferences as appropriate. Attendance at parent meetings. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Various technology WORKING CONDITIONS: Materials, books, lessons plan will be designed per State Regulations MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
10. Certification in English 6-8 issued by the WV State Department of Education ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Candidate should have record of excellent work attendance, outstanding evaluations, evidence of performing extra-curricular duties (service on curricular committees, bus/lunch duty, department heads, club sponsors, coaching, etc.), positive attitudes, sound financial management skills, and concrete personal contributions to raising student achievement as evidenced. SALARY SCHEDULE: Mercer County Teacher Pay Scale based on degree level and verified years of experience SPECIALIZED SKILLS Holds or can obtain West Virginia teacher certification in English for assigned grade levels. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION If no applicants meet the criteria of the job description, then after two posting cycles of the minimum of 10 days, Alternative Certification applicants will be considered.