<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Elementary Teaching/Elementary Teacher</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>12/11/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Green Bank Elementary-Middle School</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>01/02/2026</p> <p>County:</p> <p>&nbsp Pocahontas County Schools&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>POSITION: Elementary Teacher - Grade 4</p> <p>LOCATION: Green Bank Elementary-Middle School</p> <p>CLASSIFICATION: Professional</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Building Principal</p> <p>EVALUATION: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and PCBOE Policy 3220.</p> <p>FLSA STATUS: Exempt</p> <p>CONTRACT: 200-day contract</p> <p>SALARY: State Minimum Salary Schedule and Compensation Package can be found at: https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/employment</p> <p>Salary will be prorated if employment start date is after the start of the academic year</p> <p>TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Effective upon board approval for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. Term of employment shall be 200 days each year thereafter. In accordance with West Virginia Code §18A-2-7b, Pocahontas County Schools will be implementing the "Stay Put Rule." The WV Legislature has determined that frequent teacher changes-especially in elementary grades-are not in the best interest of students. As a result, the Legislature intends to minimize personnel transfers between professional positions within the 20 days leading up to the start of the instructional term. However, the county board, based on the superintendent's recommendation, may approve filling a position during this period if it is deemed to serve the best interest of the students.</p> <p>APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled</p> <p>CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2</p> </li><li> <p>Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.</p> </li><li> <p>Performance expectations as described below.</p> </li></ol> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>In addition to developing and implementing lesson plans, instruction, and assessments aligned to the WV College and Career Readiness Standards and the district's adopted core and supplemental curriculum programs, the classroom teacher shall exhibit the following performance responsibilities to foster student growth and contribute to the school community:</p> <p>Planning and preparation</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrating knowledge: Having expert and up-to-date knowledge of the subject area and curriculum; understanding how students learn and the development stages of different age groups. </li><li>Designing instruction: Creating and preparing lesson plans that are well-structured, engaging, and aligned with curriculum standards; selecting/implementing appropriate resources and technology. </li><li>Assessing student learning: Planning how to evaluate student progress and designing assessments that align with learning goals; establishing clear expectations and criteria for success. </li><li>Understanding students: Demonstrating knowledge of individual students, their interests, learning styles, and varied backgrounds to design differentiated instruction. </li></ul> <p>Classroom environment</p> <ul> <li>Creating a respectful culture: Building an environment of mutual respect and rapport with students to foster a positive and safe learning space. </li><li>Managing student behavior: Establishing clear behavioral expectations and procedures to ensure a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment; promoting self-discipline and responding to misbehavior respectfully. </li><li>Organizing the classroom: Arranging the physical space and organizing resources and supplies to maximize accessibility and support student learning. </li></ul> <p>Instruction</p> <ul> <li>Engaging students in learning: Using a variety of teaching strategies and activities to engage students and maintain their interest, including hands-on projects, questioning techniques, and student-driven activities. </li><li>Communicating clearly: Delivering accurate and coherent instruction with clear directions and expectations; demonstrating strong listening skills to understand students' needs. </li><li>Providing timely feedback: Giving students specific and constructive feedback on their work to guide their progress; encouraging students to reflect on their own learning. </li><li>Demonstrating flexibility: Adapting and adjusting lessons and instructional methods in response to student needs and feedback. </li></ul> <p>Professional responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Reflecting on teaching: Systematically evaluating the effectiveness of lessons and instructional approaches to inform future planning. </li><li>Collaborating with colleagues: Working cooperatively with other professionals and staff to share ideas, contribute to school-wide initiatives, and improve teaching practices. </li><li>Communicating with families: Maintaining consistent and professional communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and well-being. </li><li>Participating in the school community: Making a positive contribution to the wider life of the school, which may include attending school events or participating in extracurricular activities. </li><li>Demonstrating professionalism: Committing to professional ethics, showing reliability and punctuality, and handling conflicts constructively. </li><li>Engaging in professional development: Taking responsibility for personal professional growth by keeping up with current research, attending workshops, and responding to feedback from colleagues. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</p> <p>The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 poundsof materials. 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 interact with the public and other staff members.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.</p> <p>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 be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.</p> <p>ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district will not be eligible for consideration.</p> <p>TO APPLY:</p> <p>Pocahontas County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. However, if you need assistance with your application, please contact the Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education office at (304) 799-4505. You may apply online directly from this WVDE website, or from our district website at https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Pocahontas County Schools will grant equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap, and there will be no discrimination based on these factors in the salary, promotion, demotion, or termination of any employee. Any discrimination concerns should be directed in writing to Dr. Rhonda Combs, Personnel Director, Pocahontas County Schools, 404 Old Buckeye Rd, Buckey, WV 24924.</p>