2026-2027 Math Teacher

Petersburg; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersburg City Public Schools is seeking a Math Teacher for the 6th Grade Academy at Blandford (VJMS). The role requires a Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement and involves delivering a math curriculum, assessing student progress, and maintaining records of achievement and attendance.

The position emphasizes classroom management, parental engagement, and adherence to district goals, with a 10-month (200-day) contract and a salary range of $60,000 to $102,617 depending on

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and differentiated instruction.
• Strong communication with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers appropriate mathematics curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Maintains a safe, conducive learning environment and manages student behavior.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to maximize instruction time.
• Assesses student learning and adapts teaching to individual needs.
• Engages in professional development through seminars or workshops.
• Keeps accurate records of student progress, attendance, and reports as required.
• Encourages parental involvement and maintains effective communication with families.
• Manages classroom behavior to ensure a productive learning environment.
• Ensures compliance with federal/state laws and local policies.

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Petersburg City Public Schools

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Mathematics
• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location: 6th Grade Academy at Blandford (VJMS)

Jon Title: Math Teacher

Minimum Salary: $60,000-$102,617 (commensurate with experience)

Supervisor: Building Principal

Job Classification: Exempt

Contract Length: 10 months (200 days)

Job Summary Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in Mathematics.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum to students, consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and promotes student learning, while managing student behavior.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in the appropriate subject area.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Certification and License:

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