2026-2027 English Teacher - Achievable Dream Middle and High School

Newport News Public Schools • Newport News, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The English Teacher creates a classroom environment that develops students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; appreciation of literature; motivation to read for information and recreation; and critical judgment of written and oral communications. The position also supports students in developing English-related talents and meeting Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) standards. The teacher delivers English instruction to secondary students using the Newport News Public Schools curriculum.

The role includes adapting instruction to students’ needs, evaluating academic and social progress, maintaining records, communicating with families and school counselors, and establishing a productive classroom environment. The teacher also participates in school and student activities, professional development, curriculum meetings, and other duties assigned by the Principal or an appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Must be eligible for or possess a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with an appropriate English endorsement.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods; use manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read screens and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; and speak audibly in those settings.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Responsibilities

• Teach English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to secondary students using the Newport News Public Schools curriculum.
• Teach citizenship and subject matter required by state law and school division regulations and procedures.
• Develop and adapt sequential assignments, lesson plans, and supplemental materials aligned with the division’s instructional philosophy and course/SOL standards.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to address the needs of students and student subgroups.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, including progress in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Prepare report cards and maintain attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other required records.
• Encourage independent thought and the expression of original ideas.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that support an orderly, productive classroom.
• Identify student needs and work with professional staff to assess and help address learning, health, and attitude problems.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors about student progress.
• Supervise students during assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsor student activities.
• Administer tests in accordance with division testing practices.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
• Participate in school-based student and parent activities, including PTA, student clubs, and after-school activities.
• Create an effective learning environment using displays, bulletin boards, and activity or learning centers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or another appropriate administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time