ELEMENTARY LITERACY TEACHER - 195 DAY

IMDiversity; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

This position provides instruction and related educational services for students in grades K-5, managing behavior, assessing achievement, and differentiating instruction. It may involve reading or technology labs, and works under the supervision of a principal.

The elementary literacy teacher role is full-time on-site in Bristow, VA, with a 195-day calendar. Responsibilities include collaboration with staff, curriculum alignment, professional development, and maintaining a positive learning

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Instructional Process and ability to apply it to K-5 students.
• Strong understanding of curriculum goals and school division expectations.
• Proficient use of multimedia and classroom technology to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Implements an instructional program, differentiating instruction for each student.
• Plans and delivers instruction in line with curriculum documents.
• Assesses student abilities and progress toward goals.
• Manages classroom behavior to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Collaborates with staff to maximize learning opportunities and participates in program evaluation.
• Maintains effective written and oral communication with families and stakeholders.

Skills

Instructional Process

Curriculum knowledge

Multimedia & technology

Oral and written communication

Lesson planning

Child development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

ELEMENTARY LITERACY TEACHER - 195 DAY
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27
POSTING NUMBER: 00059870
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Bristow Run ES
LOCATION: Bristow,VA
POSITION TITLE: ELEMENTARY LITERACY 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 and carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities. This position, covered by this specification, serve as a general education, elementary classroom teacher (K-5); classes taught may be single or team or departmental setting, but a teacher might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position may be assigned to reading or technology labs. This position performs work under the general supervision of a principal and or other designated administrator.
Job Description
DAYS: 195
FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full-Time

Teacher, Elementary Literacy

Job Code: 000399 Job Title: Teacher, Elementary Literacy
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.

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 and carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities. This position, covered by this specification, serve as a general education, elementary classroom teacher (K-5); classes taught may be single or team or departmental setting, but a teacher might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position may be assigned to reading or technology labs. This position performs work under the general supervision of a principal and or other designated administrator.

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.
• 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 schools 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 the Instructional Process
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned
• 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
• If teaching a foreign language, proficiency in oral and written communications in that language
• If teaching choral music, ability to teach through demonstrating singing/choral techniques, proficiency on the piano; ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality
• If teaching instrumental music classes, proficiency in one or more musical instruments, and the ability to model correct playing techniques in all instruments; ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality
• If teaching visual art, a personal portfolio demonstrating artistic ability and experience in a variety of media
• If teaching in career and technical education, journey-level proficiency in that trade is required with on-the job journey, lead, or supervisory experience desirable
• Knowledge of child growth and development

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/ Preferred 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); must be eligible for Virginia Teacher Certification Program or licensure
• 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.