Impactful Elementary Teacher: Shape Young Minds

Blackwell Elementary School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools Blackwell Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia invites applications for an Elementary Teacher. The position is a 9.5‑month contract with the standard teacher salary scale, and is exempt under FLSA.

The teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program, set clear learning objectives, and communicate progress to students and families while maintaining a productive classroom environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools (“RPS”) philosophy and mission.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state and federal guidelines.
• 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 improve 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.

Education

Virginia elementary license or endorsement

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools Blackwell Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia invites applications for an Elementary Teacher. The position is a 9.5‑month contract with the standard teacher salary scale, and is exempt under FLSA.

The teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program, set clear learning objectives, and communicate progress to students and families while maintaining a productive classroom environment.