Elementary Teacher – Grade Levels K-5

Austin Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Virginia seeks a dedicated educator to provide teaching and training services to students. The candidate should prepare engaging lesson plans, maintain an organized classroom environment, and regularly assess student progress. Preferred qualifications include a valid Virginia teaching license and experience in classroom management. Bilingual skills in Spanish are a plus. Interested applicants should apply online and submit necessary documents, including a resume and references.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Virginia professional license in an elementary endorsement area.
• One year of teaching or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in assessing student progress and maintaining classroom discipline is beneficial.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of study that meets individual students' needs.
• Creates a conducive learning environment.
• Communicates objectives and maintains accurate records.
• Sets clear objectives and communicates them to students.
• Uses varied instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
• Maintains accurate records and reports progress to supervisors/parents.
• Collaborates with staff and participates in meetings and school activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Valid provisional, collegiate or postgraduate Virginia professional license

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

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Duties performed typically in a school setting. Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, light lifting up to 10 pounds, walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools (“RPS”) philosophy and mission.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state and federal guidelines.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and within the content of these goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects with the ability to communicate these objectives effectively to students.
• Establishes high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the student or students involved.
• Identifies special needs and seeks the assistance of RPS specialists.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports to supervisors and parents.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and RPS policy.
• Assists in designing, upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Board Policy.
• Actively participates in faculty and/or department meetings.
• Strives to maintain and improves professional competence.
• Exerts leadership in working with school and RPS staff.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Provides for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Assists in the preparation of data for local, state and federal reports.
• Assists in the collection of data for providing appropriate intervention.
• Participates in faculty committee meetings, chaperoning, counseling and other similar responsibilities that are part of the school’s service in loco parentis; and exercises discretionary authority over day-to-day teaching functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a valid provisional, collegiate or postgraduate Virginia professional license in an elementary endorsement area.
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalency preferred.
• One year of experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline in the classroom, meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas preferred.
• Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students preferred.
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable. Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.