Teacher - 4th-5th Grade

Teacher - 4th-5th Grade Richmond City Public Schools Blackwell Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Job Details

Job ID:

5659017

Application Deadline:

May 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 17, 2026 Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher

Terms of Employment:

9.5-month (200 Day)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Location:

Blackwell Elementary School

Immediate Supervisor:

School Principal

General Description:

Duties are typically performed 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 following 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 regularly 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 improve professional competence. Exerts leadership in working with the 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 coursework 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 Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a "Submission") will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. "Sensitive data" for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.