Teacher - 7th Grade English

CHINCOTEAGUE COMBINE; Chincoteague (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools in Chincoteague, Virginia, seeks a dedicated Middle School Teacher to foster a classroom that builds competencies and aligns with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL). You will motivate students to apply knowledge and prepare them to meet SOL expectations.

The 188-day, full-time exempt position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in education and an appropriate Virginia license.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with the appropriate endorsement to teach in the assigned area.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students through lectures, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines for the course of study in accordance with state and school curriculum guidelines.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue progress reports to parents.
• Keeps attendance records.
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and challenges.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in education

Virginia teaching license (or eligible)

Job description

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This job is also posted in Accomack County School District

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher - Middle School

Contract Length:

188 days

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Summary

The position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops competencies and an understanding of the assigned subject area; motivating students to apply knowledge, standards, and skills within that discipline; and preparing students to meet the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).

Essential Duties

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the duties herein described.

• Instructs students through lectures, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines for the course of study in accordance with state and school curriculum guidelines.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue progress reports to parents.
• Keeps attendance records.
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and challenges.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Creates prompt and accurate records and reports.
• Uses instructional and planning time effectively.
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and the facility.
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for the students committed to their care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught.
• Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support the instructional objectives.
• Complies with school and school board policies and regulations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with the appropriate endorsement to teach in the assigned area.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The individual must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak clearly in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; lift up to 25 pounds; and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

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. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance

Criminal History Background Check, Fingerprinting, Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment

Supervision Exercised

Dependent on grade level and subject: may include instructional assistants, volunteers, and tutors.

Supervision Received

Principal

Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Accomack County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, military status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, political affiliation, creed, marital status, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $52,188 to $78,237 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]