3RD GRADE TEACHER - 195 DAY

Prince William County Public Schools; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher for a 195‑day, full‑time on‑site role. The teacher will implement an instructional program, differentiate instruction, assess student progress, and maintain a positive learning environment with effective behavior management.

Responsibilities include planning with the PWCS curriculum, collaborating with staff, engaging families, and upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment for grade level.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of PWCS curricula and mission.
• Ability to apply research to instructional programs.
• Ability to plan using Standards-Based Instructional Planning.
• Ability to use multimedia and computer technology.

Responsibilities

• Implements an instructional program with differentiated instruction.
• Plans and delivers instruction per Curricula documents for assignment.
• Assesses student abilities related to goals and outcomes.
• Plans instructional strategies and materials suitable for learners.
• Manages student behavior to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Cooperates with planning and evaluation of the school program.
• Requests assistance of resource personnel as needed.
• Participates in the professional development program.
• Coordinates instructional activities with staff to maximize learning.
• Follows ethics of the profession.
• Supports parent/teacher partnerships.
• Enforces school policies and regulations.
• Supervises pupil activities and ensures safety.
• Demonstrates prompt written communications.
• Adheres to disciplinary procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Content knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Child development

Curricula knowledge

Research-based planning

Lesson planning

Technology integration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Information

3RD GRADE TEACHER - 195 DAY JOB STATUS: OPEN EFFECTIVE: 2026-27 POSTING NUMBER: 00060414 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: King ES LOCATION: Woodbridge,VA POSITION TITLE: 3RD GRADE TEACHER - 195 DAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS: An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

Job Summary

This position plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students in grades K-5. This position manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required; carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities; performs related duties as assigned. This position, covered by this specification, serves as a general education, elementary classroom teachers (K-5); classes taught may be single or team or departmental setting, but teachers might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. Some positions are assigned to reading or technology labs. This position is under the general supervision of a principal and or other designated administrator.

Job Description

DAYS: 195 FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full-Time

Teacher, 3rd Grade

Job Code: 000248 Job Title: Teacher, 3rd Grade FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012 Reports To: Principal Calendar - Primary: M - 195 Inst

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Essential Responsibilities

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030."
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• communicate effectively,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities - specific to this job

• Implements an instructional program, which provides appropriate learning for each student by differentiating instruction
• Plans and delivers instruction in adherence to the Prince William County Curriculum documents regarding specific teaching assignments
• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes
• Plans appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate principles of learning, classroom organizational structures, and kind and level of materials
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, school grounds, and during lunch; this will not include the duty-free lunch, except in emergency situations; no student should be left alone
• Cooperates with and participates in the planning and the evaluation of the school program
• Requests the assistance of resource personnel as needed and works cooperatively to ensure an appropriate learning environment for all students
• Participates in the professional development program of the school and School Division
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff both school and non school-based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities
• Follows the ethics of the profession
• Supports actively a parent/teacher or parent/student organization and promotes parent/teacher partnerships
• Enforces policies and regulations as established by the Prince William County School Board and staff in accordance with any program guidelines
• Supervises pupil activities in buildings and on grounds during and after school hours and is responsible for the conduct and safety of students in the classroom and on school grounds; no group of students should be left unattended
• Demonstrates prompt and accurate written communications and reports
• Adheres to county and school disciplinary procedures
• Other Duties as Assigned

Other Duties as Assigned

Other Job Responsibilities

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of grade level(s) or instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Knowledge of Prince William County Public Schools curricula, program of studies related to assignments and public school mission, goals, and organization
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons using the Standards-Based Instructional Planning Process and based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students
• Ability to utilize multi-media and computer technology, as appropriate
• Skills in oral and written communication; excellent human relations skills
• If teaching music, ability to teach through demonstrating singing/choral techniques, movement, technique on pitched and unpitched instruments and proficiency on the piano, ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality
• If teaching visual art, a personal portfolio demonstrating artistic ability and experience in a variety of media

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum Education level Description

Minimum Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field

Certification and License Requirements

Certifications/ Licensures Comments

State Collegiate Professional, Post Graduate Professional, or appropriate vocational license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement(s) required for teaching assignment(s)

Other If assigned off-site tasks or serving as an itinerant, possession of a valid automobile operator’s license to operate a vehicle in Virginia is required

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type

INDOOR: Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.