Middle School English Teacher

Culpeper County School District•Culpeper, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the school principal, this role involves planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students. The teacher will create an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Responsibilities include supervising students in various school-related settings, planning instruction, monitoring and evaluating student outcomes, and communicating and interacting with students, parents, staff, and the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field of education or the equivalent in credentialing, training and/or experience.
Possess or qualify for a professional license and appropriate endorsement as presented by the Virginia Department of Education.
Be recommended by the Division Superintendent and approved by the School Board.
Knowledge of school curriculum and framework, policies and effective instructional practices.
Knowledge of the teaching and learning process.
Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
Ability to infuse technology into curriculum.
Ability to respect confidential information and the individual’s right to privacy.
Ability to communicate openly and effectively with students, colleagues, administration, parents, central office, and community patrons.
Ability to model professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions within the school and within the community.
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

Plan a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, communicating these objectives to students.
Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of Culpeper County Public Schools curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources, and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Culpeper County School Board policy, and administrative regulation.
Furnish required reports within specified timelines with regard to scheduling and instructional activity.
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Be available to parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested.
Establish and maintain relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend all staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other assigned duties.