English Teacher - 2026-2027

John Handley High School; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing incentive

Job summary

John Handley High School in Winchester, VA is seeking an English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The primary responsibility is to teach English at the high school level and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Applicants must be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an English endorsement; routes include completing an approved English teacher preparation program or holding a bachelor’s degree in English.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Virginia teaching license with English endorsement.
• License eligibility can be met via approved English teacher preparation program.
• Bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach English at the high school level.
• Full-time schedule: 200 days, 7 hours per day.

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Virginia teaching license eligibility

Job description

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English Teacher - 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888550

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Summary:

Primary responsibility is to teach English at the high school level.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an English endorsement. License eligibility may be met through any of the following routes:

• Completed an approved teacher preparation program in English;
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited institute;

Salary:

Rangebasedon the 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Scale is $54,590 - $85,329 with additional supplemental pay for a graduate degree. Fully licensed successful candidate is eligible for a $5,000 signing incentive.

Workday:

Full-time/200 days/7 hour a day

Location:

John Handley High School

Start Date:

2026-2027 school year

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sandy Shernick , Human Resources Coordinator
• 598 N. Kent St.
• Winchester, Virginia 22601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]