Biology Teacher — Inspire Future Scientists

Prince William County Public Schools; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools seeks a Biology Teacher for a 195‑day, full‑time position at Potomac High School in Dumfries, VA. The role centers on planning and delivering engaging biology instruction, managing classroom activities, and supporting student achievement while adhering to PWCS standards.

The teacher will collaborate with staff, utilize technology, and participate in professional development while serving as a positive role model for students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Instructional Process
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned
• Knowledge of pre-adolescent and adolescent growth and development
• Knowledge of Prince William County Curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skill in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Skill in oral and written communication; excellent human relations skills

Responsibilities

• Assess continually student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials, provides appropriate learning experiences, manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• 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, center, school grounds, or work site
• Coordinates instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non school-based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities
• Works in a self-contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or in field or may make off-school site visits to monitor students, confer with employers, or site instructors
• Participates in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned
• Fosters partnerships and ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress
• Communicates continually with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
• Assigns work to and supervises instructional assistants, parent and student volunteers
• Serves at two or more schools on a regular basis as itinerant
• Supports or participates in schoolwide student activities and social events
• Monitors student behavior in non-instructional area and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reports to appropriate administrator, as assigned or required
• Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed

Skills

Instructional Process

Curriculum knowledge

Adolescent development

Multimedia technology

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Prince William County Public Schools seeks a Biology Teacher for a 195‑day, full‑time position at Potomac High School in Dumfries, VA. The role centers on planning and delivering engaging biology instruction, managing classroom activities, and supporting student achievement while adhering to PWCS standards.

The teacher will collaborate with staff, utilize technology, and participate in professional development while serving as a positive role model for students.