025-280 Science Teacher (Currently filled with LTS)

The Science Teacher position at Berkeley Springs High School requires developing lesson plans, utilizing technology, and assessing student learning to meet educational standards. Responsibilities include collaborating with special education staff, managing classroom behavior, and participating in extracurricular activities. The role emphasizes creating a conducive learning environment and maintaining communication with parents and staff. The position is located in Charleston, WV, and is not remote.
About the position

The Science Teacher position at Berkeley Springs High School is responsible for providing appropriate instruction to students, ensuring they meet learning objectives and standards for their grade level. The teacher will develop lesson plans, utilize technology, and assess student learning to enhance the educational experience. This role requires collaboration with special education staff and participation in extracurricular activities, all while maintaining a conducive learning environment.

Responsibilities
• Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of WV College and Career Readiness and district's curriculum program.
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• Uses 21st Century Technology skills to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
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• Delivers rigorous instruction to all students.
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• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
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• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by WVDE and board policies.
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• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
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• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to support school-wide academic performance goals and instructional activities.
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• Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
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• Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
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• Plans and supervises assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
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• Helps students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
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• Conducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formative and informative testing.
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• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
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• Maintains positive role model for students.
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• Supports mission of school district.
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• Creates classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
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• Manages student behavior in accordance with WV Board of Education Policy 4373.
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• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
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• Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
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• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
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• Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
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• Participates in staff development activities to improve Standards of Practice for self and colleagues.
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• Keeps informed and complies with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
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• Compiles, maintains and files all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
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• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
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• Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Morgan County School's Policy 3210.
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• Performs other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Superintendent and/or immediate supervisor(s).

Requirements
• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specialization and grade levels as per WV Code §18A-3-2.
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• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10.
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• Meets the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.