Grade 5 Teacher - Inspiring Learning & Student Growth

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to plan, design, implement and assess instruction for kindergarten through fifth grade. You will create learning experiences aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning and LCPS curriculum, monitor progress, and communicate with parents.

The role requires collaboration with staff, administrators and families, differentiating instruction to meet diverse needs, and participating in professional learning communities to

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 communication

Collaborative relationships

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Virginia teaching license

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to plan, design, implement and assess instruction for kindergarten through fifth grade. You will create learning experiences aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning and LCPS curriculum, monitor progress, and communicate with parents.

The role requires collaboration with staff, administrators and families, differentiating instruction to meet diverse needs, and participating in professional learning communities to