Middle School Science Teacher — Ignite Curiosity

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

Job summary

Boushall Middle School in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Science Teacher to plan and implement a program of study meeting student needs and curriculum goals. You will create a learning environment conducive to student growth and communicate objectives clearly.

Starting immediately, the role offers a 9.5-month contract with a teacher salary scale. The salary ranges from $58,708 to $109,226 per year, with Exempt status and full-time duties.

Qualifications

• Must have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in the sciences or middle school science.
• 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

Collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in the sciences or middle school science

Job description

Boushall Middle School in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Science Teacher to plan and implement a program of study meeting student needs and curriculum goals. You will create a learning environment conducive to student growth and communicate objectives clearly.

Starting immediately, the role offers a 9.5-month contract with a teacher salary scale. The salary ranges from $58,708 to $109,226 per year, with Exempt status and full-time duties.