2026-2027 English Teacher

Portsmouth Public Schools•Portsmouth, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of special education principles, practices and procedures
Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of special needs students
Thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior
Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students and parents
Ability to operate a personal computer
Sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Nice To Haves

Some teaching specialties (i.e. music, art, physical education, etc.) may require hearing, vision, physical coordination and/or exertion and effort in excess of those listed above.

Responsibilities

Teaching and training special needs students
Motivating students to achieve maximum potential
Facilitate specialized subject matter(s), motivating all students to achieve maximum potential
Assists in developing individualized instructional programs
Instruct students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in State law and administrative regulations and procedures of Portsmouth Public Schools
Establishes and maintains standards of behavior
Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas
Evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records, prepares progress reports
Communicates with students, student counselors and parents through conferences and other means
Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials
Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building
Participates in faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required
Performs administrative functions in computer based applications
Models non discriminatory practices in all activities
Performs related tasks as required