Elementary Classroom Teacher

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District in Norfolk, Virginia seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher to provide engaging instruction across core subjects in a full-time, 200-day calendar.

The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, lesson planning, parent communication, and collaboration with staff to support student learning. Immediate start and Virginia teaching certification required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in elementary education or alternative route to licensure.
• Virginia Teaching Certificate or eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum and reading instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science.
• Develops lesson plans with differentiated instruction.
• Communicates with parents to discuss pupil progress.
• Maintains classroom standards and evaluates student growth.
• Collaborates with staff on curriculum and assessments.

Skills

Reading instruction

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education

Alternative route to licensure

Tools

PC literacy

Job description

Elementary Classroom Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5870419

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or bachelor’s degree and completion of an alternative route to licensure.
• Tuberculin Skin Test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
• Eligible for, or in possession of, appropriate Virginia Teaching Certificate.
• Has considerable knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the English language in written and verbal content.
• Demonstrates an understanding and working knowledge of elementary mathematics skills that are compatible with the curriculum and district mathematics strategic plan.
• Demonstrates the skills necessary to teach reading in a manner compatible with the curriculum and district elementary reading plan.
• Knowledge in the use of personal computers.

Nature of Position

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the appropriate authorities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides differentiated instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates and effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.
• Maintains professional competence through educational in service activities provided and/or self-selected and through other professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in the implementation of the personnel evaluation process.
• Maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Administers standardized test in accordance with established procedures.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the support or sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Above-average amount of walking, bending, standing stooping, lifting.
• Work involves exposure to normal everyday hazards encountered in a school.
• Work is performed in a classroom and involves no unusual demands.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sonja Hale , Human Resources Generalist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
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