Teacher - Secondary - CBG Language Arts

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply - we would like for you to consider joining us.General Description:Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.Job Description:Essential Job Functions:Meets and instructs the student(s) in the locations and at the time designated.Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.Demonstrates mastery of content area.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings.Communicates regularly with parents.Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.Performs other duties as required.Budgetary Responsibility:N/AReport Preparation:N/AEquipment Operation:Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education.Contacts:Contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, students, parents.Work Direction/Supervision:N/ADecision Making:N/AFormal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:N/APhysical Demands:Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 25 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required.Work Environment:Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas.Qualifications:Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Requires general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.Additional Job Requirements:Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in the applicable subject area.Minimum of 18 years of age.Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution.Possession of the requirements for the applicable teacher license.In addition to the on-line application, applicants who are not current CCPS teachers are required to submit:TranscriptsBoth undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.ReferencesApplicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Applicants with recent teaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided. Applicants without direct classroom teaching experience should submit (2) references from the current employer, including one supervisory reference.Copy of Teaching license*Please note: Attachments must be uploaded to each application for which you apply, they do not merge from applications you have already submitted to your new application.Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History InvestigationState Police Criminal History InvestigationChild Protective Services (CPS) InvestigationTuberculosis Screening/TestCompensation$55,046.62 - $83,594.34Hours Per Day8Days Per Year200BenefitsChesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.To learn more details, visit our benefits page.