High School Agriculture Education Teacher - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a High School Agriculture Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Teachers develop and implement instructional programs that provide effective education for students, including general instruction and specialized subjects. This teacher meets and instructs students at assigned locations and times, plans instruction aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines, and adapts learning experiences to students’ abilities and needs. The role includes assessing and documenting student progress, providing feedback, maintaining records, and administering standardized tests according to established procedures.

Employment may be offered as a 10-month (200-day) contract, with a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. The position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation is awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. Benefits eligibility is listed as eligible.

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.
• 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.
• Prior teaching experience within a public school system.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct students at assigned locations and designated times.
• Design coherent instruction based on subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
• Plan instruction to achieve objectives reflecting the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide evidence of lesson preparation upon request of building administrators.
• Diagnose individual, group, and program needs and plan appropriate use of time, materials, and resources to match student abilities and needs.
• Evaluate student progress; provide prompt, specific evaluative feedback; maintain appropriate records; and prepare progress reports.
• Use varied assessment strategies and instruments to make short- and long-range instructional decisions that improve student learning.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify and communicate specific student performance expectations.
• Document student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments.
• Demonstrate understanding of curriculum, subject matter, and current instructional practices.
• Create learning experiences that make 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
• Additional compensation for credits earned toward advanced degrees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time