General Posting 2024- 2025 Elementary Teacher PK-6
- Employer
- Portsmouth Public Schools
- Location
- Portsmouth, VA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Elementary Education Teacher, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher
- Grade Level
- Elementary School
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Certified - Position - Teacher
Job Number : 3700237814
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Job Description :
POSITION TITLE: TEACHER REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL
OVERTIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 710
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Thorough knowledge of special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of special needs students; 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.
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Some teaching specialties (i.e. music, art,
physical education, etc.) may require hearing, vision, physical coordination and/or exertion and effort in excess of those listed above.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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.
Detailed licensure information is available from the Virginia Department of Education online at:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CURRENT VACANCIES:
Salary Rate Range : Based on the Teacher Pay Scale
Job Description :
The Portsmouth Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).
Job Number : 3700237814
Start Date :
Open Date :
Closing Date :
Job Description :
POSITION TITLE: TEACHER REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL
OVERTIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 710
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Teaching and training special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential.
- 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.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Thorough knowledge of special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of special needs students; 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.
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Some teaching specialties (i.e. music, art,
physical education, etc.) may require hearing, vision, physical coordination and/or exertion and effort in excess of those listed above.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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.
Detailed licensure information is available from the Virginia Department of Education online at:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CURRENT VACANCIES:
Salary Rate Range : Based on the Teacher Pay Scale
Job Description :
The Portsmouth Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).
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