2026-2027 Elementary Teacher - KATHERINE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newport News Public Schools seeks an Elementary Teacher to foster a positive learning environment and help students build essential skills for responsible citizenship. The role emphasizes building rapport with students, maintaining effective classroom practices, and engaging with families and staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in education, Virginia teacher license eligibility, and strong verbal/written communication.

Qualifications

• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the public.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field; Virginia teaching endorsement preferred.

Responsabilités

• Instructs students to meet grade level standards and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans aligned with state standards (SOL) and instructional philosophy.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Maintains standards of student behavior to support a positive learning environment.
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Administers standardized testing as per division practices.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education/related field

License eligibility: Provisional/Virginia Collegiate/Postgraduate

Description du poste

Job Summary Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Job Summary Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required) Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field. Must possess or be eligible for a Provisional, Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach elementary school. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

If you are interested in teaching but do not currently have a teaching license, you may be eligible for our Associate Teacher program! To learn more about this position please see the job description here: https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Associate_Teacher.pdf. Human Resources can assist you with any licensure questions you may have.

Essential Duties

• Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepared students to master grade level standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative Regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
• Administers standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties:

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA, student clubs and after-school activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

To see the full job posting for Elementary Teacher, please visit: https://nnschools.org/hr/jobs/descriptions/Elementary_Tchr.pdf

If you are interested in teaching but do not currently have a teaching license, you may be eligible for our Associate Teacher program! To learn more about this position please see the job description here: https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Associate_Teacher.pdf. Human Resources can assist you with any licensure questions you may have.

The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this link, NNPS COMPENSATION.