Science Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Kate Collins Middle School; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 51,449 - 74,639; Full time

Job summary

A public school in Virginia is seeking a dedicated full-time Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will hold a valid teaching certification and possess strong communication skills to engage effectively with students and parents. Responsibilities include creating a positive learning environment, planning tailored lessons, and maintaining accurate student records. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $51,449 to $74,639 per year, with a contract of 200 days.

Qualifications

• Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement.
• Demonstrated professional characteristics for effective student engagement.
• Successful experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Plans a program of study tailored to individual student needs.
• Creates an effective classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required.

Skills

Effective communication with students and parents

Ability to create a conducive learning environment

Adaptability to diverse student needs

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Science Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Waynesboro Public Schools Kate Collins Middle School - Waynesboro, Virginia

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Job Details

Job ID: 4919336

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 14, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 28, 2025

Job Description

TITLE: Teacher (Science- Kate Collins Middle School)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.
• Have demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community.
• Must have demonstrated success in working with a variety of students.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Meets the accommodations for the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

200-day contract. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,449 to $74,639 Per Year

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.