Alternative Education Art Teacher - 26/27SY (Anticipated)

Spotsylvania County School District • Stafford, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) is seeking an Alternative Education Art Teacher for the 26/27 school year. SCPS is one of the largest school divisions in Virginia, serving over 24,000 students across 31 schools. This role involves joining a collaborative team of professionals dedicated to student success. The teacher will develop and implement instructional programs to provide the best possible education, offering teaching and/or training services in various capacities, including general instruction and specialized subjects. The position emphasizes making a difference in students' lives and experiencing the 'Spotsy Difference'.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.
• An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License within a specific endorsement area(s).
• Prior teaching experience within a public school system.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs the students(s) in assigned locations and at the designated times.
• Designs coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
• Plans instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request of the building administrator(s).
• Diagnoses individual, group, and program needs and plans for the appropriate use of time, materials, and resources to match the ability and needs of all students.
• Evaluates students' progress; provides students with prompt specific evaluative feedback, maintains appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-term instructional decisions to improve student learning.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Identifies and communicates specific student performance expectations.
• Documents student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments.
• Demonstrates an understanding of curriculum, subject, and current instructional practices.
• Creates learning experiences that make the subject matter meaningful for all students.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Monthly PTO accrual
• Robust healthcare benefit plans
• Enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match
• FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Employer paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level