Teachers 2026-2027
Petersburg City Public Schools · Petersburg, VA · Yesterday
Education$56k/yrFull-time
Essential Job Functions
- Plans and delivers an instructional program to students, consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and promotes student learning, while managing student behavior.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process.
- Safeguards compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
Qualifications
- Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in the appropriate subject area.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
- Minimum Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Must be eligible or possess a valid Collegiate Professional License from the State of Virginia.
Application Requirements
- Resume that clearly demonstrates the above qualifications.
- All experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
- Teaching license, if not applicable, please upload all transcripts and test scores (Praxis II) to determine eligibility. Unoffical transcripts are acceptable. Official transcripts required upon hire.
- Three (3) completed professional reference forms/letters.
- All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded is received and accurate.
Benefits
- Future Ready Benefits package
- 100% Tuition-Free Licensure Support: 100% coverage of tuition, application, and testing fees with a 2 year committment after completion of educator preparation program ad recieving a renewable license.
- Competitive Compensation: A salary schedule that honors your years of experience and advanced degrees.
- Professional Growth: Access to internal mentorship programs, collaborative planning time, and teacher support.
- Comprehensive Wellness: Premium health, dental, and vision insurance, alongside a Free Employee Assistance program.
Pay
Starting at $56,157 (commensurate with experience)
Schedule
N/A