2026-2027 Math Teacher

Newport-News-Public-Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools in Newport News, Virginia seeks a 2026-2027 Math Teacher to foster mathematical understanding and SOL readiness. You will create a positive classroom environment, develop lesson plans, and assess student progress in alignment with NNPS standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education and Virginia licensure eligibility, plus strong communication and collaboration with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field and meet the Virginia Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements to teach mathematics.
• Must be eligible for, or in possession of, an appropriate Virginia teaching license.
• 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, & the public.

Responsibilities

• Teaches content and skills in mathematics utilizing curriculum designated by Newport News Public Schools.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter as prescribed by state law and NNPS regulations.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials aligned with SOL standards.
• Adapts curriculum for individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet student needs.
• Evaluates academic and social growth, prepares report cards, and maintains records.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for an orderly classroom.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervise students in assigned activities and participate in committees.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education

Job description

2026-2027 Math Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930499
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment to develop competencies in mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to prepare each student to meet the Virginia SOL standards.

Essential Duties

• Teaches content and skills in mathematics utilizing curriculum designated by Newport News Public Schools and other appropriate learning
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL
• Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual student and the needs of identified subgroups of
• 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
• Evaluates each student’s progress meeting the course standards in mathematical knowledge and
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student
• Supervise students in assigned out-of-class activities during the working
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student
• Administers testing in accordance with division testing
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all

(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 that 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.

Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field and meet the Virginia Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements to teach mathematics. Must be eligible for, or in possession or an
appropriate Virginia teaching license. 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, & the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Work Environment
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 essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision Exercised: May include instructional assistants, volunteers, tutors.
Supervision Received: Principal

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Math Teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Newport News Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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