Posting Number: SP260101
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
Posting Date: 06 January, 2025
Notice of Vacancy:
POSITION: Substitutes Teachers:
IMMEDIATE Principal
SUPERVISOR:
FLSA ST ATUS: Non-exempt
EMPLOYMENT Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code
TERM: §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by
UCBOE
SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with
Upshur County Substitute Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with
experience and education level
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building
principal/transportation supervisor/immediate supervisor in
accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy
5314, and UCBOE's Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service
Personnel
JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate instruction to students and insure that the students meet
the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for planning and implementing the WV College and Career Readiness
Standards and Objectives.
- 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.
- Fulfill and demonstrate professional growth in the West Virginia High Quality
Standards and improvement in professional practice.
- Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal.
Professional Teaching Standards:
Curriculum and Planning
- The teacher demonstrates a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
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- The teacher designs standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula.
- The teacher uses a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.
The Learner and the Learning Environment
- The teacher understands and responds to the unique characteristics of learners.
- The teacher establishes and maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.
- The teacher establishes and maintains a learner-centered culture.
Teaching
- The teacher utilizes a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
- The teacher motivates and engages students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.
- The teacher adjusts instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.
Professional Responsibilities for Self-Renewal
- The teacher engages in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous
examination and improvement of professional practice.
- The teacher actively engages in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with
colleagues.
Professional Responsibilities for School and Community
- The teacher participates in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all
students.
- The teacher works with parents, guardians, families, and community entities to support
student learning and well-being.
- The teacher promotes practices and policies that improve school environment and student
learning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade
levels, pursuant to WV Code § 1 8 A - 3 - 2 ; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV
Code § 1 8 - 5 - 1 5 c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code
§18A-3-2a, or valid substitute teaching permit.
Maintain up-to-date certifications/licensure as per WVBE Policy 5202.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is f r e q u e n t l y required to stoop, reach,
stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear , see and use repetitive motions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at l e a s t 50 pounds
(100 pounds vertically for Special Education and Transportation positions) of materials,
children, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read
handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual
to meet multiple demands from several people and i n t e r a c t with the public and other staff
members.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional
duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may
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be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Deadline for receipt of application: The closing time for applying for this position is
30 December , 2025, 4:00 p.m. (All applicants are responsible for verifying receipt
of their application materials with Kelsey Turansky before the close of the
posting deadline).
Please apply online at https://www.upshurschools.com, under "Employment
Opportunities" .
Required for ALL applicants.
1.Application
2.Current Transcripts (if applicable)
3.Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable)
4.Resume including references
5.Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable)
" As required by federal laws and regulation, the Upshur County Board of Education does not discriminate on the
basis of sex, race, color , religion, handicapping condition, or national origin in employment or in its educational
programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator , Upshur County Board of Education,
102 Smith]ield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, phone no. 304-472-5480; or to the Section 504
Coordinator , Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smith]ield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, phone
no. 304-472-5480; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator , phone no. 304-558-7867; or
to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Of]ice for Civil Rights, phone no. (215) 596-6795."
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