2026-2027 Science Teacher

Job Summary

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student an awareness of the role of science in economic and social progress; that motivates each student to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles, and skills in scientific methods of problem solving; and that discovers and develops special talents of students in scientific fields.

Essential Duties

• Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in general science, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, or science problems to students, utilizing curriculum designated by 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 in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
• Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning.
• Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids.
• Provides individual or small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects and experiments are being worked on simultaneously.
• Instructs students in the proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions and field trips.
• Evaluates each student’s growth in knowledge and skills in the course being taught.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervises students in assigned out of classroom activities during the working day.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Administers tests in accordance with division policies.
• 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.

Job Specifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required):
  • Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field and meet the Virginia Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements to teach science.
  • Must be eligible for, or in possession or an appropriate Virginia teaching license.
  • Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision Exercised

• May include instructional assistants, volunteers, tutors.

Supervision Received

• Principal

Other 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.

Human Resources Contact Information

If you are interested in teaching but do not currently have a teaching license, you may be eligible for our Associate Teacher program! To learn more about this position please see the job description here: https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Associate_Teacher.pdf. If you are interested in being an Associate Teacher for Science, apply to this posting. Human Resources can assist you with any licensure questions you may have.