Teacher - English

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, and collaborating with colleagues, families, and the community.

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 relevant teaching area.
• Knowledge of instructional best practices, curriculum design, and adolescent development.
• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, classroom management, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse learners and school community members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Skills

• Instructional best practices.
• Curriculum design.
• Adolescent development.
• Communication.
• Collaboration.
• Classroom management.
• Problem-solving.
• Differentiated instruction.
• Accommodations and modifications.
• Technology integration.
• Assessment design.
• Data analysis.
• Feedback provision.
• Professional development.
• Record keeping.
• Policies adherence.

Benefits

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Pay

The minimum salary for this 10-month/209-day position is $59,663 with an annual salary prorated based on the actual work begin date.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Additional Information

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.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: FBI Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation, and Tuberculosis Screening/Test.

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.