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Teacher JobID:

75058

Position Type:

High School Teaching/ Secondary Education Teacher Date Posted:

10/7/2026

Location:

Gene Spadaro Juvenile Center

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Fayette County Closing Date:

10/13/2026

County:

West Virginia Schools of Diversion & Transition

POSITION TYPE

Professional

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT

WV Schools of Diversion and Transition

EMPLOYMENT TERM

240 days

TYPICAL WORK HOURS

Operating hours of host agency, as specified by the school principal.

SALARY:

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-17, salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package ( WVSDT Benefits & Total Rewards ) equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide instruction to ensure that students meet learning objectives and standards for the appropriate content and grade level.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implement the WV Schools of Diversion and Transition approved program of study. 2. Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning. 3. Utilize instructional techniques and methods which increase student learning. 4. Monitor student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives. 5. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs. 6. Collaborate with Special Education Teacher to implement IEP's when developing lesson plans. 7. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress. 8. Meet professional responsibilities. 9. Comply with host agency's policies and procedures. 10. Work in a cooperative manner with host agency staff to ensure a safe and secure environment and the integration of treatment and educational goals. 11. Maintain and upgrade professional skills. 12. Perform other duties as assigned by principal/lead teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Holds or qualifies for a professional teaching certificate with an endorsement in the required content area and grade level, pursuant to West Virginia State Board of Education Policy 5202. Possesses the knowledge skills and ability to successfully (a) perform the job requirements (b) work within the special setting of a residential school, and (c) work as part of a rehabilitation team in concert with others.

Desired:

Experience or certification in special education and/or experience working with at-risk students. Background including, but not limited to, demonstrated successful experience with troubled or disruptive youth. Three (3) years of teaching experience.

EXPECTATIONS

The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team. The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance. The staff member has excellent communication skills, oral and written. The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits including self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple tasks to accomplish high-quality work to meet demanding deadlines. The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for personal productivity and collaboration. The staff member demonstrates an ability to work effectively with county personnel and other state or local agencies. The staff member understands that work assignments may change, or be added, as priorities emerge within the

WVSDT. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is classified as sedentary work, involving prolonged sitting (6-8 hours daily) at a desk or computer workstation. Occasional demands include standing or walking short distances within the office and lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. This role requires close visual acuity for reading documents and computer screens, clear speaking/hearing for communication, and repetitive wrist/hand motions. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP

Department of Education staff are employed upon recommendation of the State Superintendent of Schools and are state employees. No representative or employee of the state is authorized to enter into any employment contract or other agreement. Department staff work under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools for the general supervision of the free schools in the state and implementing the policies of the board and other necessary tasks as determined by the State Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. Each employee is "at-will" and subject to termination by the State Superintendent of Schools at any time, with or without notice, cause or compensation. The employment relationship between the State Superintendent of Schools and the employee may be terminated by either party. Reasons for termination by the State Superintendent of Schools include, but are not limited to, immorality, incompetency, cruelty, insubordination, intemperance, willful neglect of duty, unsatisfactory performance, the conviction of a felony or a guilty plea or a plea of no contest to a felony charge, misuse of funds or property, violations of law or policies of the state board, lack of need, or a lack or loss of funding. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 10/8/2026 1:22:10 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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