2026-2027 ESL Teacher-Churchland Elementary
Portsmouth Public Schools•Portsmouth, VA
3d
About The Position
Performs professional work providing limited direct instruction and computer assisted services in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Principal.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of subject(s)
- Thorough knowledge of education principles, practices and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching
- 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
- Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field
- Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License, Postgraduate Professional License or Provisional License with appropriate endorsement to teach specific subject area
Responsibilities
- 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
