2026-2027 Math Teacher - Ella Fitzgerald Middle School

Newport News Public Schools•Newport News, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Math Teacher creates a classroom environment that develops students’ mathematical skills and understanding of the structure of mathematics. The role motivates students to apply mathematical understanding and skills to practical problems and prepares them to meet Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) standards. The teacher follows Newport News Public Schools’ designated curriculum and instructional philosophy, adapting instruction to meet individual, small-group, remedial, and identified subgroup needs. The position evaluates students’ academic and social growth, tracks progress toward course standards, maintains student records, communicates with parents and school counselors, and establishes classroom behavior standards. It also includes supervising students during assigned activities, administering tests, participating in committees and student sponsorship, and maintaining professional competence through professional development. Duties are normally performed in a school or classroom, with occasional field trips. The position reports to the Principal and may supervise instructional assistants, volunteers, or tutors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
Meet Virginia Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements to teach mathematics.
Be eligible for or possess an appropriate Virginia teaching license.
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 computer data; 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 mathematics content and skills using Newport News Public Schools’ curriculum and appropriate learning materials.
Instruct students in citizenship and the subject matter required by state law and school division regulations and procedures.
Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials consistent with the division’s instructional philosophy and course or SOL requirements.
Adapt the curriculum and provide individual, small-group, or remedial instruction to meet student and subgroup needs.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, prepare report cards, and maintain attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other records.
Evaluate each student’s progress in meeting course standards for mathematical knowledge and skills.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards that support an orderly, productive classroom.
Identify student needs and work with professional staff to assess and help students address learning, health, and attitude concerns.
Communicate with parents and school counselors about student progress and needs.
Supervise students in assigned out-of-class activities during the workday.
Participate in faculty committees and sponsor student activities.
Administer testing in accordance with division requirements.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attend staff development, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities to maintain professional competence.
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.