Secondary Science Teacher 2026-2027

Altavista Combined School; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Altavista Combined School is seeking a Secondary Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Altavista, Virginia. This ten-month position includes eligibility for state retirement and health insurance benefits.

The candidate must graduate from an accredited college or university and hold or be eligible for Virginia teaching licenses/endorsements in the relevant science area. Strong communication with students, parents, and staff is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university.
• Eligible to acquire Virginia license/endorsement in the area posted.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, school administrators, central office staff, parents and community representatives.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple assignments sequentially.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Supervise students in various school-related settings.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Communicate with students, parents, staff and community.
• Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet needs of all students.
• Maintain records and follow required procedures and practices.
• Monitor use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Communication

Education

Virginia teaching license or eligibility

Job description

Secondary Science Teacher 2026-2027

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This job is also posted in Campbell County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5862144
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TEN MONTHS (200 DAYS), INCLUDING IN PART PAID STATE RETIREMENT & STATE MANDATED LIFE INSURANCE & IN PART FOR HEALTH INSURANCE

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and possess or be eligible to acquire appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) in the area posted as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, school administrators, central office staff, parents, and community representatives. Must possess the ability to work under pressure and effectively plan, organize and coordinate work independently. Must be adaptable to changing priorities and be able to successfully complete multiple assignmentssimultaneously.

General Definition of Work:

Under direction of the school principal, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Plan a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students.


• On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.


• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.


• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.


• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.


• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.


• Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of CCPS curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development.


• Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.


• Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.


• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, CCPS policy and administrative regulation.


• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.


• Make 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.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $51,150 to $72,902 Per Year