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Teacher - 3rd Grade
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$65,880 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Richmond City Public Schools
Bellevue Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia This job is also posted in Richmond City Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5909119
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Title:
Teacher
Terms of Employment:
9.5-month (200 Day)
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Location:
Bellevue Elementary School
Immediate Supervisor:
School Principal
General Description:
Duties performed typically in a school setting. Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, light lifting up to 10 pounds, walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools ("RPS") philosophy and mission.
Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state and federal guidelines.
Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and within the content of these goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects with the ability to communicate these objectives effectively to students.
Establishes high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the student or students involved.
Identifies special needs and seeks the assistance of RPS specialists.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports to supervisors and parents.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and RPS policy.
Assists in designing, upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Board Policy.
Actively participates in faculty and/or department meetings.
Strives to maintain and improves professional competence.
Exerts leadership in working with school and RPS staff.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
Provides for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
Assists in the preparation of data for local, state and federal reports.
Assists in the collection of data for providing appropriate intervention.
Participates in faculty committee meetings, chaperoning, counseling and other similar responsibilities that are part of the school's service in loco parentis; and exercises discretionary authority over day-to-day teaching functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be eligible for a valid provisional, collegiate or postgraduate Virginia professional license in an elementary endorsement area.
One year of teaching experience or its equivalency preferred.
One year of experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline in the classroom, meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas preferred.
Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students preferred.
Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application.
Please access website at:
www.rvaschools.net
Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable. Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.
PAY SCALE
Teacher's salary scale
START DATE
Based on School Board approval
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$58,708 to $109,226 Per Year
Job Requirements