Teacher - 5th Grade

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

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools seeks a Teacher (Elementary) for Miles Jones Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia. This 9.5-month position (200 days) offers a salary schedule with a 58,708 to 109,226 per year range.

The role reports to the Building Principal and involves planning, instruction, assessment, and collaboration to support student learning. Qualified candidates must hold Virginia elementary licensure (provisional/collegiate/postgraduate) and have at least one year of teaching experience;

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia professional license in elementary endorsement.
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalency preferred.
• Experience providing ongoing academic guidance; bilingual skills (Spanish) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Know and communicate the Richmond Public Schools philosophy and mission.
• Prepare for classes with written evidence of preparation.
• Establish high expectations for academic success and behavior.
• Use diverse instructional techniques to meet student needs.
• Assess student progress and provide reports to supervisors and parents.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Participate in meetings and school activities.
• Lead in collaboration with staff and contribute to professional growth.

Skills

Spanish language skills

Education

Virginia elementary teaching license (provisional/collegiate/postgraduate)

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools Miles Jones Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Teacher - 5th Grade

Richmond City Public Schools Miles Jones Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5938636

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher (Elementary)

Terms of Employment:

Teacher's Salary Schedule (9.5-Month Contract/ 200 Days

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Location:

Assigned School

Immediate Supervisor:

Building Principal

General Description: The Elementary Teacher 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. Guides the learning process towards the achievement of 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools (“RPS”) philosophy and mission.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state and federal guidelines.
• 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 on a regular basis 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 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 course work 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 equivalency preferred.
• One year of experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline in the classroom, meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas preferred.
• Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students preferred.Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

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

EOE.

START DATE:Based on School Board approval

Position Type: Full-Time

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

Contact Information

• Parish Talley , Principal
• Miles Jones Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]Email: [e-mail]