2026-2027 Math Teacher (Multiple Vacancies)

Petersburg City Public Schools; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersburg City Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Mathematics teacher to develop students' math skills under the supervision of the Building Principal for a 10-month term.

Qualifications include a Virginia teaching license in Mathematics or eligibility and a Bachelor's degree. The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, clear communication with families, and maintaining accurate student records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Virginia teaching license endorsement in Mathematics or eligible.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and differentiated instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum to students, consistent with district goals.
• Promotes a safe classroom environment that fosters learning and manages behavior.
• Develops lesson plans and materials to maximize instructional time.
• Conducts ongoing assessment and adapts teaching to student needs.
• Continues professional development through seminars, workshops, or research.
• Maintains accurate records of student activities, grades, and attendance.
• Encourages parental involvement and communicates effectively with students and parents.
• Manages learner behavior to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and district policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Differentiated instruction

Decision making & problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Virginia teaching license endorsement

Job description

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Mathematics
• Date Posted:
  3/19/2026
• Date Available:
  08/03/2026

Jon Title:Math Teacher
Minimum Salary: Starting at $56,167 (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

• 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.

Job Specifications (Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities Required)

Minimum Qualifications
Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Certification and License: