2026-2027 Elementary Teacher - KATHERINE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY

About the role

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Possess or be eligible for a Provisional, Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach elementary school.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

If you are interested in teaching but do not currently have a teaching license, you may be eligible for our Associate Teacher program. Human Resources can assist you with any licensure questions you may have.

Responsibilities

Essential duties:

• Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction and actively engage students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records including attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes, and other activities in the building.
• Administers standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Additional duties:

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
• Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA, student clubs, and after-school activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.