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Hampton City Schools; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton City Schools seeks a licensed middle school educator for a 10-month, full-time position at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, VA, starting August 2026. Salary ranges from $58,500 to $101,105, depending on experience and credentials.

For placement, the district uses the approved salary scale and verifies years of creditable experience. Responsibilities include planning instructional programs, collaborating with professional learning communities, managing classroom behavior, and

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with a middle school endorsement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to plan lessons aligned to standards and school objectives.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements instructional programs aligned to standards.
• Collaborates within PLCs to support student achievement.
• Manages classroom behavior and maintains a conducive learning environment.
• Coordinates instructional activities with staff to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participates in staff development and curriculum planning.
• Assesses student achievement and maintains documentation.
• Communicates with parents about student progress.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Collaboration

Education

Virginia teaching license

Collegiate Professional license

Middle school endorsement

Job description

Position Information

Locations: Kecoughtan High School
Supervisor: Building Principal
Employment Period: 10 months
Employment Status: Full-time
Start Date: August 2026
Salary: The annual salary for this position ranges from $58,500 (Step 0, Bachelor's) to $101,105 (Step 30+, Doctorate) based on the approved 2026-2027 school year salary scale. Please review the Teacher Scale to see where your specific education level and verified years of experience place you. Final salary placement is determined strictly by verified years of creditable experience.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans and implements an instructional program that provides appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborates within a professional learning community in order to nurture and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement.
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process. Assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds or work site.
• Coordinates instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non- school based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participates in staff development activities and staff meetings, curriculum development activities as required or assigned.
• Assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of their child's progress.
• Communicates with students, parents, and professionals and support personnel in and outside the school to share information and to support/encourage involvement. Ensures that classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and conducive to learning.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must possess or be eligible for a Collegiate Professional, Postgraduate Professional, or Provisional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement to teach at the assigned grade level. First consideration will be given to those who have completed an approved teacher preparation program.
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and human relations skills.
• Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment appropriate for secondary level instruction.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of middle school students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers and parents.

Hampton City Schools Does Not Discriminate In Employment Against Any Person On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Gender, Age, Disability Or Other Protected Class. Personnel Decisions Are Based On Merit And The Ability To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job, With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation. The Following Person Has Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Non-discrimination Policies
Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; [phone]
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.