Grade Level
Middle

Description
JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate  
instruction to middle school 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. 
• 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  
§18A-3-2; Criminal background check  
conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5- 
15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate;  
Meet the qualifications outlined in WV  
Code §18A-3-2a. 
 
Attain and maintain Highly Qualified  
Teacher Status. 

Job Location or School Name
Buckhannon Upshur Middle School

City
Buckhannonm

County
Upshur

Qualifications
Persons must be certified in  
the  
respective subject area.

Salary
Commensurate with degree and experience

Closing Date
2021-05-07

Comments
Posting #P220413 
 
A complete posting can be  
found at all Upshur County  
Schools locations. 
 
Applicants for professional  
positions shall submit: 
Professional Bid Sheet(see  
website), 
letter of application, copy  
of certification,  
transcripts

Apply to
Dr. Debra Harrison 
Upshur County Schools 
Assistant Superintendent 
102 Smithfield Street 
Buckhannon, WV 26201

Job URL
http://www.upshurschools.com

County Contact Email
brandon.williams@k12.wv.us