Second Grade Teacher - Beaverdam Elementary School

Hanover County Public Schools•Beaverdam, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The elementary teacher helps students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible citizens. The teacher plans, delivers, and evaluates instruction based on goals and objectives established by Hanover County Public Schools and the Virginia Standards of Learning. The position is assigned to a school location and works a 10-month schedule of 217 days, 7.25 hours per day. Work is typically performed in a school setting, including classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, auditoriums, and recreational areas. The role involves regular and close contact with students, staff, and parents, and may include occasional travel with students on field trips.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Meet eligibility requirements for a Virginia Department of Education license in the assigned grade level.
Comprehensive knowledge of current instructional best practices, techniques, and methodologies.
Knowledge of educational assessment principles and differentiated instruction methods.
Knowledge of effective supervision and instruction of instructional assistants.
Knowledge of the needs and requirements of working with students with special needs.
Knowledge of educational research principles and methods.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective use of instructional and communication technology.
Ability to apply current educational best practices to elementary-level students.
Ability to support the positive development of children with varied learning needs, maintain discipline, and establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
Ability to perform the essential duties proficiently, including regular personal and close contact with students.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated successful teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate mastery of content in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Plan and deliver daily instruction and activities using the school division’s curriculum, and provide evidence of preparation when requested by supervisors.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction to meet individual and group needs.
Develop formative and summative assessments and use results to guide instruction, grading, and placement.
Create and maintain a favorable psychological and physical environment conducive to effective learning.
Maintain order and encourage students to meet behavioral standards in accordance with division guidelines.
Select and use instructional materials appropriate to students’ instructional levels.
Participate in division and school-based in-service training, faculty meetings, and department meetings.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan and deliver student instruction.
Build friendly, cooperative relationships between students’ homes and the school, and communicate regularly with parents and guardians.
Maintain cooperative professional relationships with others and work to improve professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times, including before and after school, school activities, and emergency drills.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations, and guidelines related to public schools.
Perform other duties assigned by administration in accordance with School Board policies and school division practices.