Anticipated SY 26-27 Division-Wide Elementary School Teacher Pool
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of elementary curriculum and assessment practices.
- Strong organization and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
- Differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
- Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress.
- Maintain clear expectations for behavior and classroom routines.
- Collaborate with teams, communicate with families, and participate in PLCs.
Skills
Education
Job description
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Job ID: 5563495
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Under the general direction of the Principal or designee, the Elementary Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing engaging instruction aligned with division curriculum and the Virginia Standards of Learning. The teacher creates a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and positive student behavior. The Elementary Teacher contributes to student success through high-quality instruction, collaboration with colleagues, meaningful communication with families, and adherence to School Board policies and applicable federal and state laws.
The purpose of this position is to build a pool of certified candidates in a high-demand field for LCS who can:
- Deliver standards-based instruction that meets the diverse needs of learners.
- Promote student growth academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Support the division’s mission to serve every child, every day.
- Plan and implement engaging, standards-aligned lessons using research-based instructional strategies.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities, English learners, and gifted students.
- Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments and use data to inform instruction.
- Establish and maintain clear expectations for student behavior and classroom routines.
- Foster a classroom culture that promotes equity, respect, and high expectations for all students.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams, instructional staff, and support personnel to improve student outcomes.
- Communicate effectively and consistently with families regarding student progress and needs.
- Participate in professional learning communities and division professional development.
- Maintain accurate student records and documentation in compliance with division, state, and federal requirements.
- Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and during school activities as assigned.
- Support school improvement initiatives and division priorities.
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
- Must hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement in Elementary Education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of elementary curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
- Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of child development and effective instructional practices at the elementary level.
- Knowledge of curriculum standards and assessment requirements.
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate instruction to support student growth.
- Ability to analyze student performance data and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and families.
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Ability to use educational technology to enhance instruction and student engagement.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Supervises students in the classroom and during assigned duties.
- Provides direction and guidance to instructional assistants, volunteers, or student teachers as assigned.
- Participates in collaborative decision-making and team planning processes.
- Reliable transportation is necessary
- Daily travel between schools, LCS buildings, and local areas may be required for professional development
- Minimal travel outside of the City of Lynchburg is required
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. Work may involve collaborative support across academic programs, student services, and operational functions, and requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, light lifting (up to 10 pounds), vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level, and visual acuity for preparing, reviewing, and analyzing written or electronic data. Under ADA compliance, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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200
2026-2027
Full-Time
Classroom Teacher > Elementary
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Daniel Ramin , Human Resources Generalist
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- Email: humanresources@lcsedu.net
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