Civics Teacher

King's Fork Middle; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Fork Middle in Suffolk, Virginia, seeks a Civics Teacher to provide engaging middle school civics instruction, develop lesson plans, and assess student progress in compliance with state regulations. The position starts on August 10, 2026.

Eligibility requires a Virginia teaching license with endorsement. The salary ranges from $60,000 to $93,446 per year for a full-time role, with benefits in alignment with Suffolk Public Schools. This is a full-time exempt position.

Qualifications

• Virginia teaching license with endorsement.
• Ability to establish classroom management and engage middle school students.
• Strong communication with students, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a flexible middle school instructional program and class environment favorable to learning.
• Develops lesson plans and use of instructional materials; translates plans into learning experiences.
• Instructs students in civics and aligns with state law and district procedures.
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior; adapts materials to challenge students.
• Communicates with students, counselors and parents through conferences and other means.
• Participates in curriculum development, faculty committees and school activities.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Middle school education

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

PC literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Civics Teacher

Suffolk Public Schools King's Fork Middle - Suffolk, Virginia

Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5817800

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

2620 MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs difficult professional work providing teaching services in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Some teaching specialties (i.e. music, art, physical education, etc.) may require hearing, vision, physical coordination and/or exertion and effort in excess of those listed above.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with

• Establishing a flexible middle school instructional program and class environment favorable to learning; teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s), motivating students to achieve maximum potential.
• Develops lesson plans and use of instructional materials;
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences;
• Integrates subject area content and technology;
• Instructs students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district;
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior;
• Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students;
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions;
• Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas;
• Evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records, prepares progress reports;
• Communicates with students, student counselors and parents through conferences and other means;
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and growth activities;
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials;
• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required;
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with the established procedures;
• Identifies student needs; assists with assessment of needs;
• Participates in child study, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) meetings;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of middle school education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students and parents; ability to operate a personal computer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in area of specialization or an acceptable field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Eligible for a Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 to $93,446 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• School Administrative Offices
• Suffolk, Virginia 23434
• Phone: [phone]

Map

The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.