Elementary Teacher: Empowering Growth in Learning

Loudoun County Public Schools; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Leesburg, VA is seeking an elementary school Teacher who plans, designs, and assesses an instructional program for kindergarten through fifth grade. You will monitor progress, communicate with parents, and partner with staff to support student achievement.

The role emphasizes development of healthy academic and social behaviors, collaboration with colleagues, and positive reinforcement while applying Virginia Standards of Learning and LCPS curriculum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement in appropriate subject area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection.
• Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning, LCPS curriculum, competencies, and strategies to maximize student achievement using a variety of tools and instructional resources.
• Personalizes instruction based upon the needs of students.
• Assesses student growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Adheres to LCPS Assessment and Grading policy and guidelines.
• Monitors and supports behavior of students in an instructional setting; assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, playgrounds, and during lunch.
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues, students, parents, and the community to promote and support student learning.
• May direct the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment.
• Supports and actively participates in the school’s professional learning community to deepen the understanding of curriculum, content, competencies, assessment, and the developmental needs of students.

Skills

Oral and written communications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Virginia teaching license eligible/endorsed

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools in Leesburg, VA is seeking an elementary school Teacher who plans, designs, and assesses an instructional program for kindergarten through fifth grade. You will monitor progress, communicate with parents, and partner with staff to support student achievement.

The role emphasizes development of healthy academic and social behaviors, collaboration with colleagues, and positive reinforcement while applying Virginia Standards of Learning and LCPS curriculum.