English Teacher - Forest Middle

Bedford County Public Schools•Forest, VA

About The Position

The English Teacher provides appropriate instruction in subject areas and skill development to contribute to students’ development as mature, able, and responsible citizens. The teacher plans and delivers instruction tailored to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities, creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, and guides students toward curriculum goals. The position requires a valid Virginia teaching license in the area of responsibility, successful student teaching or teaching experience, satisfactory references, completion of appropriate testing requirements, and a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Terms of employment are listed as 200, 210, 230, and 260 days, with compensation on the Teacher Scale. The physical demands include sitting and standing for extended periods; manual dexterity for telephone and computer tasks; seeing and reading screens and printed material; hearing and speaking clearly; lifting up to 25 pounds; and bending, stooping, climbing stairs, walking, and reaching overhead. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. No unavoidable hazards are identified. Bedford County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may revise the job description or assign other related duties as needed.

Requirements

A valid Virginia teaching license in the area of teaching responsibility.
Successful student teaching or teaching experience.
Ability to provide satisfactory references of teaching performance.
Completion of appropriate testing requirements.
A valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Plan a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request.
Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom decorum.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons.
Provide students with a variety of instructional techniques.
Strive to implement the school system’s philosophy and goals.
Regularly assess student accomplishment and provide progress reports as required.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by administrative regulations and policy.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator or supervisor.