Teacher - 2nd Grade

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools is seeking a full-time Elementary Teacher at Holton Elementary School in Richmond, VA. The position is a 9.5-month (200 day) contract with Exempt status and a salary range of $58,708 to $109,226 per year.

Starting immediately, the role requires a Virginia elementary license or eligibility, with preferred one year of teaching experience and bilingual ability as a plus. Duties include planning, instruction, assessment, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Eligible for a Virginia elementary teaching license (provisional, collegiate, or postgraduate).
• One year of teaching experience or equivalent preferred.
• Experience presenting lessons and communicating with parents preferred.
• Bilingual skills, including Spanish, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of study meeting student needs and abilities.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Prepares for classes and documents preparation per guidelines.
• Communicates objectives effectively to students and parents.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policies and law.
• Participates in faculty meetings and professional development.

Skills

Virginia license

Experience teaching

Bilingual Spanish (a plus)

Education

Virginia professional license (elementary)

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools Linwood Holton Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher

Terms of Employment: 9.5-month (200 Day)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location: Holton Elementary School

General Description: Duties are typically performed in a school setting. Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, and light lifting up to 10 pounds, as well as walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, and hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level. Visual acuity is also required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools (“RPS”) philosophy and mission.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state, and federal guidelines.
• Guides the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals and, within the content of these goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, with the ability to communicate these objectives effectively to students.
• 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 regularly 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 the 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 coursework 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.

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for a valid provisional, collegiate, or postgraduate Virginia professional license in an elementary endorsement area.
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline in the classroom, and meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas preferred.
• Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students is preferred.
• Bilingual skills, including Spanish, are a plus.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $58,708 to $109,226 Per Year

Starting Date: Based on School Board approval

EOE.