1 – Summer Teaching Position – Credit Recovery – ANTICIPATED

at  West Virginia Department of Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate in English or Comprehensive Language Arts (5-12 preferred)
• Experience preferred
• Has a strong background in writing skills and demonstrates language skills through written work
• Possess the knowledge of how to use a variety of teaching strategies to effectively teach students with varying levels of ability
• Possess knowledge of strategies to prepare students for standardized testing
• Possess a strong academic background
• Demonstrates creative ability through writing
• Has experience in writing poetry, stories, essays, etc., and the ability to instruct students to write in these areas
• Is willing to work with Written Communications Month
• Values reading of important literary work
• Demonstrates language skills through evaluation of language expression and mechanics
• Possess proficiency in basic grammar and the language usage
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Successful completion of the interview process
• Any additional combination of training or experience which would lead to successful employment as an English/Language Arts Teacher

• Implements his/her program of study
• Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Utilizes instructional management systems which increase student learning and maximizes time on task
• Monitors student progress toward learning outcomes
• Maintains and upgrades professional skills
• Maintains professional work habits
• Promotes and maintains positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships
• Performs other duties assigned by the Principal, Deputy Superintendent or Superintendent