Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Chesapeake Bay Academy; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan and match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid time off

Professional development/tuition

and more

Job summary

Chesapeake Bay Academy in Virginia Beach is seeking a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher to join our independent school serving grades 1-12 with diverse learning needs. The role reports to the Middle School Division Leader and is full-time with a contract.

Pay ranges from $46,000 to $56,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits. The educator will plan, deliver differentiated, multisensory instruction, maintain student records, and collaborate with division leaders to implement IIPs for

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in the appropriate content area.
• Current teacher licensure required.
• Teaching experience, particularly at the middle school level, preferred.
• Experience with students who have learning differences or in a special education setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program.
• Differentiate instruction and use multisensory approaches.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ progress and development.
• Collaborate with division leaders and fellow teachers.
• Support students with academic challenges and provide encouragement.
• Participate in extracurricular activities as agreed.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Multisensory teaching

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in appropriate content area

Current teaching licensure

Job description

Do you thrive in a culture that is rich in creativity and innovation? Are you craving an opportunity to teach/work in a school where you have the tools to meet diverse students’ needs? Are you energized by collaborating with highly skilled colleagues? Chesapeake Bay Academy is the only independent school in Southeast Virginia dedicated to serving students in grades 1-12 with a variety of learning differences, and they have been doing so for over 36 years. CBA offers a unique teaching environment where staff members enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Students thrive in small classes that move through the curriculum at the pace that is best for our students. Our focus is on holistic student growth, not test scores.

Open Positions

• Middle School Science Teacher

Benefits available: Health, dental, vision and life insurance, 403 (b) retirement plan and match, employee assistance program (EAP), flex spending account (FSA), paid time off, professional development/tuition assistance, and more!

Job Descriptions

Middle School Science Teacher

Position reports to: Middle School Division Leader

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $46,000-$56,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in the appropriate content area, and a current teacher licensure is required. Previous teaching experience, particularly at the middle school level, is preferred. Experience working with students with learning differences or in a special education setting is a plus.

Job Overview
The role of a classroom teacher at Chesapeake Bay Academy is to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages each student to develop and fulfill their academic, as well as social and emotional, potential. Faculty is responsible for executing individual plans of the students, delivering the curriculum in a differentiated and multi-sensory fashion, and enforcing the guidelines in the Student and Family Handbook. In conjunction with their appropriate division leader, teachers and advocates (MS) develop and ensure the implementation of Individual Instruction Plans (IIPs) for each student.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• To demonstrate mastery of the relevant academic content specific to their area of professional licensure.
• To plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning.
• To communicate regularly and effectively with all community members including fellow administrators, students, parents and non-CBA professionals.
• To develop appropriate schemes of work and differentiated lesson plans.
• To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• To be well-prepared for classroom activities.
• To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• To identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs.
• To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• To use relevant technology to support instruction and continue to explore the uses of technology through on-going professional learning.
• To observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
• To assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• To provide constructive feedback on student work-products.
• To maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• To update all necessary records accurately and completely.
• To complete all required documentation.
• To manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary philosophy of CBA.
• To support students with through their academic challenges and provide appropriate encouragement.
• To participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, as agreed to.
• To actively participate in regularly scheduled division and all-school meetings.
• To maintain and update, as appropriate IIPs in collaboration with division leaders.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the CBA family!

Our faculty and staff come to us from diverse life experiences and have a wide range of academic and professional credentials. However, they all have one thing in common – a passionate commitment to empowering students by nurturing their independence, self-esteem and personal pride. We offer an opportunity for educators and staff to work in a unique learning environment, sharing their gifts and talents with exceptional students who work hard to succeed and families committed to supporting that goal. Our teachers match instruction to individual learning styles, and share a personal commitment to support each student socially and emotionally. At Chesapeake Bay Academy our educators aren’t just teachers, but also advocates, mentors, and most importantly, champions for their students.

For administrative and support staff, CBA is a collaborative, welcoming environment where students, parents, and staff work together to achieve success. Our staff play a key role in fulfilling CBA’s mission.

Statementof Diversity and Inclusion: Chesapeake Bay Academy creates and fosters a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, and accepting environment for all those who engage in and with our community. We are committed to aligning our policies, programs, processes, and people with our core values of education and inclusion, integrity and respect. We actively stand against discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin, and physical or cognitive differences. It is our intent that every individual who engages at CBA feels accepted, represented, and empowered to share their beliefs and opinions.