Teacher - Elementary K-5

Salary: $55,047.00 - $83,594.00 Annually

Location : Chesterfield, VA

Job Type: 200 days, 8 hours per day

Job Number: 25K5

Department: Division Wide

Opening Date: 11/25/2024

FLSA: Exempt

General Description

Note: This posting is for the 2025-2026 school year only, with an expected start date of August 1, 2025.

This is a "continuous recruit position" to build an applicant pool for all schools during the 2025-2026 academic year. As positions are available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered.

Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.

Meets and instructs the student(s) in the locations and at the time designated.

Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.

Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.

Demonstrates mastery of the content area.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.

Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.

Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.

Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.

Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).

Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.

Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings.

Communicates regularly with parents.

Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.

Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.

Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.

Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Requires general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Requirements

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Elementary Education.

To be eligible you must have completed one of the following:

Completed a state-approved teacher preparation program in Elementary Education

Meet the required coursework outlined in the Code of Virginia

Hold a valid out-of-state license with a comparable endorsement

In addition to the online application, applicants who are not current CCPS teachers are required to submit:

1. Transcripts

Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

2. References

Applicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Applicants with recentteaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided.

Applicants without direct classroom teaching experience should submit (2) references from the current employer, including one supervisory reference.

3. Copy of Teaching license

Applicants must submit a copy of their current or expired teaching license / educator certificate. A PDF of the applicant's licensee details page (found on state education website) is acceptable.

Pending graduates should upload a letter of eligibility from their university's education department.

Applicants enrolled in iteach must submit iteach's provisional license eligibility form.

*Please note: Attachments must be uploaded to each application for which you apply, they do not merge from applications you have already submitted to your new application.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation

State Police Criminal History Investigation

Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation

Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

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Have you ever been convicted of any offense involving a child?

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Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?

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Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."

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If you answered "yes" to the question regarding having your teaching license revoked or suspended, please provide a brief explanation.

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Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?

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If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s), the date(s) of the conviction(s), and if the conviction involved any persons under the age of 18.

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Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?

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If you answered "yes" to the question regarding being terminated or requested to resign from a job position, please provide a brief explanation.

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Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?

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If you answered "yes" to the question regarding recommendation for non-renewal of employment contract, please provide a brief explanation.

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Are you the subject of any criminal proceedings?

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If you answered "yes" to the question regarding current criminal proceedings, please provide a brief explanation.

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