High School - Social Studies Teacher

About the role

The teacher delivers high-quality instruction supporting students' academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. Responsibilities include creating an engaging, inclusive, and safe learning environment, aligning instruction with state standards, curriculum frameworks, and school goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver daily lesson plans aligned with state and district standards.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Implement differentiated instruction, accommodations, and modifications to support all learners.
• Integrate technology and innovative practices into teaching to enhance student engagement.
• Create clear expectations for behavior and learning.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Manage classroom routines to ensure safety, orderliness, and instructional time.
• Design formative and summative assessments to measure student learning.
• Analyze data to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and support student achievement.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in department meetings, team planning, and school initiatives.
• Collaborate with special education staff, counselors, and support personnel as needed.
• Attend work daily and fulfill all assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to refine instructional practice.
• Maintain accurate records, including grades, attendance, and required documentation.
• Uphold all school and district policies, including professional and ethical standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in the applicable content area.
• Candidates with a conferred college degree or passing scores on the relevant PRAXIS assessment are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, collaboration, classroom management, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively with diverse learners, families, and members of the school community.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, sit, and move throughout the classroom and school building.
• Ability to lift or move instructional materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to monitor students in various settings, including classrooms, hallways, and school grounds.

Skills

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Classroom management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse learners, families, and members of the school community.

Benefits

For more information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits

Pay

$60,242 per year

Schedule

10-month (209-day) position with a contractual start date of August 17, 2026. Salary will be prorated based on the official start date.

Additional Information

Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the school program. Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request