2026-2027 Teacher Openings (All Subjects)-Cradock Middle School

Portsmouth Public Schools•Portsmouth, VA

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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 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.

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.