Middle School Math Teacher (multiple openings)

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools in Newport News, Virginia, seeks a qualified middle school math teacher to implement the curriculum aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning. Responsibilities include designing lessons, assessing student progress, and communicating with families.

The position requires a valid Virginia teaching license for middle school math and the ability to manage a dynamic classroom, while contributing to school committees and after-school activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Virginia teaching license for middle school mathematics (or eligible).
• Criminal background check clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Work schedule: 7am–2:05pm, 192 days/year, with four after-school hours monthly.
• Physical ability to sit/stand, lift up to 25 pounds, and engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct middle school students in mathematics aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning.
• Develop lesson plans and adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
• Assess and report on student progress and communicate with families.
• Maintain classroom standards and participate in committees and school activities.
• Support student welfare, attend staff development and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Virginia teaching license for middle school mathematics (or eligible)

Job description

- Responsible for teaching skills and knowledge in mathematics, utilizing curriculum designated by Newport News Public Schools and other appropriate learning activities. Specific duties will include instructing students in citizenship and Math subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools; developing lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course and Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL); adapting the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual student and the needs of identified subgroups of students; translating lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students; evaluating academic and social growth of students, preparing report cards, and keeping appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary; establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment; identifying student needs and cooperating with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health, and attitude problems; communicating with parents and school counselors on student progress; supervising students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day; participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities; administering testing in accordance with division testing practices; modeling nondiscriminatory practices in all activities; maintaining professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities; participating in various student and parent activities that occur in school including PTA, student clubs, and after-school activities; and creating an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.

1. (1) Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
2. (2) Must possess or be eligible for permanent or provisional teaching license from the Virginia Board of Education to teach middle school mathematics. Eligibility means all licensure requirements have been completed but applicant has not yet formally applied for the license.
3. (3) Successful completion of criminal background check and Central Registry of Child Abuse/Neglect check.
4. (4) Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.
5. (5) Work schedule Monday-Friday 7am-2:05pm during the school year (192 days per year), with four hours required after school each month during the school year.
6. (6) Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
7. (7) Benefits include medical, vision, and dental options (premium and copays must be paid by employee); tuition reimbursement options; and eligibility for Virginia Retirement System.