Teacher - Mathematics

Thomas Jefferson High School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Mathematics Teacher to plan and implement a standards-aligned program, creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and meeting students’ needs.

The role requires a professional math license or eligibility, at least one year of teaching or equivalent, and the ability to assess student progress and communicate with families. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a professional mathematics license.
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalency preferred.
• Experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, meeting with parents to discuss progress preferred.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a mathematics program meeting student needs.
• Maintains high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
• Assesses student progress and communicates with supervisors and parents.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
• Participates in faculty/department meetings and school activities.
• Maintains accurate records and contributes to data collection for reports.

Skills

Teaching

Lesson Planning

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Professional math license or eligibility

Job description

Teacher - Mathematics

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972627
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher (Mathematics)

Terms of Employment: Teacher’s Salary Scale (9.5-Month Contract 200 Days)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location: Assigned School

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal

General Description: The Mathematics 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 have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in mathematics.
• 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

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

Pay Scale: Teacher's salary scale

Start Date: Based on School Board approval

EOE.