Stafford County Public Schools Is Hiring A Teacher

🧑‍🏫 Job Opening: Teacher

Join our dynamic educational team! We're seeking a dedicated Teacher to develop engaging instructional programs, assess student performance, and foster a positive learning environment.

📍 Location

School Based

💰 Pay Grade

Teacher Salary Scale

🗓️ Work Calendar Options

• 10 months (200 Days)
• 11 months (220 Days)
• 12 months

⚖️ FLSA Status

Exempt

🎯 General Purpose

Under the supervision of the Principal and/or other designated administrator, the Teacher develops and implements an instructional program tailored to meet the needs of all students. This includes assessing and evaluating student performance and modifying instructional activities as needed to promote effective learning.

📝 Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

🌟 Support Student Learning

• Practice and promote positive interaction among students by demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and maintaining interest.
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• Adapt instructional presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests.
• Maintain organized, long-range lesson plans demonstrating effective planning.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Clearly communicate lesson objectives and their importance to students.
• Employ varied teaching techniques and learning activities both in and out of the classroom.
• Monitor student progress effectively and inform appropriate stakeholders accordingly.

🏫 School Building Responsibilities

• Complete required reports promptly and accurately.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
• Ensure a neat, safe environment for students under your care.

🌱 Support and Demonstrate Core Values

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance appropriate for the position.
• Keep accurate attendance and punctuality records.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the community.
• Collaborate harmoniously with colleagues, supervisors, and staff.
• Comply with all District and School policies, including confidentiality guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

🎓 Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or relevant education in the assigned subject area.
• Valid Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement in the assigned area, or eligibility to obtain one.

🧠 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

🔍 Knowledge

• Thorough understanding of the subject matter being taught.
• Classroom management strategies suitable to the learning environment.

💡 Skills

• Build positive relationships with parents and community members.
• Assess individual student needs and performance effectively.

🚀 Abilities

• Handle criticism constructively and develop positive outcomes.
• Work cooperatively within a team to achieve goals.
• Organize and perform tasks independently.
• Meet deadlines across multiple projects.
• Maintain high levels of effort and enthusiasm in work quality and quantity.

⚙️ Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The environment primarily involves inside classroom activities, possibly including outdoor tasks, with moderate noise levels and temperature control. No exposure to chemicals or poor air quality is expected. The role involves light physical effort up to 20 pounds, such as lifting or moving objects.

Physical and mental capacities required include prolonged standing and sitting, repetitive hand/wrist movements, forceful lower-body movements, visual color and object identification, communication skills, sound perception, and rational decision-making skills.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill essential job functions. Employees may be asked to perform duties beyond those listed if reasonably related to their role.