SY 26-27 Biology and Research Instructor

SY 26-27

Biology and Research Instructor Lynchburg City Schools

CENTRAL VA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL

- LYNCHBURG, Virginia This job is also posted in Lynchburg City Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5681184

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 24, 2026 Job Description

SY 26-27

Biology and Research Instructor

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:

Biology and Research Instructor Department:

Science Salary:

11-month teacher

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Site/Location:

Central Virginia Governor's School for Science and Technology Reports to:

Director of CVGS Date:

04/30/2026 POSITION SUMMARY The faculty member will be responsible for teaching courses in Anatomy and Physiology, as well as one section of Research Methods. In addition to instructional duties, this role includes fulfilling administrative and supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Governor's School Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide instruction in Anatomy and Physiology and Research Methods, working in coordination with the lead research instructor, and fulfill all associated instructional and administrative responsibilities. Teach senior seminar technology labs as assigned, including all related duties. Participate in a range of school-related activities in accordance with the CVGS calendar. Perform additional administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Governor's School Director.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality Leadership Competencies Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively Functional Competencies Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates must possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in secondary mathematics or computer science. Master's degree is preferred. Experience teaching advanced biology is preferred. Experience teaching gifted and talented students is preferred. Dual Enrollment qualification (18 graduate hours in biology is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidate must possess strong instructional, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills; must demonstrate initiative and independence while accomplishing all instructional and administrative objectives; and must work effectively and collegially within the framework of a unique school environment that requires continual learning and change in order to adapt to emerging technologies and students' interests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No supervision of other employees is required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No job-related travel is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Under ADA compliance, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

SALARY:

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.

DAYS:

220

START DATE:

2026-2027

Position Type:

Full-Time