Future Position Teacher - High

Division Wide - 18 Government Center Lane Verona, VA 24482; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta County Public Schools in Verona, VA is seeking a High School Teacher to instruct multiple subjects at the secondary level. The role reports to the Principal and requires state certification and an active Virginia Teaching License.

The position is full-time with responsibilities including lesson planning, delivering instruction, assessing student progress, and engaging with parents. Candidates should be able to manage a classroom, differentiate instruction, and participate in school

Qualifications

• Must be certified to meet Virginia state requirements.
• Experience teaching high school is preferred.
• Ability to teach one or more subjects and adapt to curriculum guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines for the course of study following curriculum guidelines or state/school requirements.
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and reports progress to parents.
• Keeps attendance records and maintains classroom discipline.
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems and participates in faculty meetings.

Skills

Standard English

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year accredited College or university

Active Virginia Teaching License

Job description

Augusta County Public Schools Division Wide - 18 Government Center Lane Verona, VA 24482 - Verona, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Future Position Teacher - High

Augusta County Public Schools Division Wide - 18 Government Center Lane Verona, VA 24482 - Verona, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Augusta County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4939086
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 06, 2015 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: High School Teacher

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Teaches one or more subjects to students in secondary schools by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time;
• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations;
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school;
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework;
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress;
• Keeps attendance records;
• Maintains discipline in classroom;
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems;
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops;
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems;
• Complies with school and school board policies and regulations;
• Demonstrates professional growth;
• Prompt and accurate with required records and reports;
• Uses instructional and planning time effectively;
• Assumes responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities;
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to his/her care;
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught;
• Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support the instructional objectives;
• Differentiates instruction to provide various learning experiences so all students can succeed;
• Assists with after school events as needed;
• Supervises students during class change, lunch duty and after school events;
• Other duties assigned by Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned.

Applicant must have good health and no disqualifying physical or emotional handicaps. Evidence of fitness to teach from the standpoint of health may be required from a qualified physician.

Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year accredited College or university

Considered Highly Qualified, possess an active Virginia Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in the area(s) for which they are teaching.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Demonstrates command of Standard English, both spoken and written

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, parents, students, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time