English Language Arts (updated 7/13)

Hampton City Schools; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 58,500 - 101,105; Full time

Job summary

Hampton City Schools in Hampton, VA seeks a full-time middle school teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The 10‑month appointment starts August 2026.

Salary ranges from $58,500 to $101,105 based on the approved salary scale, with final placement determined by verified years of creditable experience. The candidate will plan and implement lessons, collaborate within a professional learning community, manage student behavior, and communicate with parents about progress.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for Virginia Collegiate/Provisional/Postgraduate license with secondary endorsement.
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and human relations skills.
• Good knowledge of content, curriculum, and methods for secondary level instruction.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and middle school needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements an instructional program.
• Collaborates within a PLC to foster a positive school culture and accelerated achievement.
• Manages student behavior to ensure a conducive learning environment.
• Coordinates instructional activities with staff to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participates in staff development and curriculum activities.
• Assesses student achievement and maintains documentation for reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Human relations

Content knowledge (secondary)

Education

Virginia teaching license eligibility

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Praxis scores (if available)

Lesson planning

Job description

Position Information

Locations: Middle: Syms
Supervisor: Building Principal
Employment Period: 10 months
Employment Status: Full-time
Start Date: August 2026
Salary: The annual salary for this position ranges from $58,500 (Step 0, Bachelor's) to $101,105 (Step 30+, Doctorate) based on the approved 2026‑2027 school year salary scale. Please review the Teacher Scale to see where your specific education level and verified years of experience place you. Final salary placement is determined strictly by verified years of creditable experience.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans and implements an instructional program that provides appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborates within a professional learning community in order to nurture and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement.
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process. Assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds or work site.
• Coordinates instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non‑school based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participates in staff development activities and staff meetings, curriculum development activities as required or assigned.
• Assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of their child's progress.
• Communicates with students, parents, and professionals and support personnel in and outside the school to share information and to support/encourage involvement. Ensures that classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and conducive to learning.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must possess or be eligible for a Collegiate Professional, Postgraduate Professional, or Provisional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement to teach at the assigned grade level. First consideration will be given to those who have completed an approved teacher preparation program.
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and human relations skills.
• Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment appropriate for secondary level instruction.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of middle school students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers and parents.

Application Requirements

You may apply any time before midnight on the closing date. Please provide the following:

• Resume
• Teaching License. If no teaching license, please upload unofficial transcripts and Praxis scores, if available.
• Most recent performance evaluation. Please upload student teaching evaluation if new to the profession.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; (757) 727‑2300. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.