Secondary Science Teacher

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Science
  - General
• Date Posted: 7/22/2026
• Location:
  
  Charles City High School
• Date Available:
  
  08/10/2026

TEACHER
- Secondary Science

POSITION TYPE: Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assume responsibility for planning, delivering, assessing, and evaluating science instruction that promotes scientific literacy, inquiry, critical thinking, and college and career readiness for students in grades 6–12. Teach Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or other assigned secondary science courses aligned with the Virginia Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), while maintaining a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Holds or is eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Biology
  , Chemistry
  , Physics
  , Earth Science
  , or another appropriate Virginia science endorsement for the assigned grade level and content area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Virginia Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), scientific inquiry, laboratory practices, curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and proper handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community.
• Demonstrates effective oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to utilize instructional technology, learning management systems, laboratory technology, and electronic student information systems.
• Ability to move about the classroom and laboratory to monitor students and provide instruction in classrooms with varied seating arrangements.
• Ability to supervise students in classrooms, laboratories, hallways, field investigations, field trips, and other school-related activities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain required reports and documentation.
• Ability to lift instructional materials, laboratory equipment, and supplies with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Possesses high moral standards, integrity, professionalism, and maintains confidentiality.
• Successfully completes all employment requirements, including criminal history and child protective services background checks as required by Virginia law.

REPORTS TO: School Administrator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and delivers engaging science instruction aligned with the Virginia Science Standards of Learning and School Division curriculum.
• Teaches Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or other assigned science courses using research-based instructional practices.
• Develops lesson plans that promote scientific inquiry, experimentation, problem-solving, engineering practices, and critical thinking.
• Provides laboratory and hands-on learning experiences that reinforce scientific concepts and real-world applications.
• Maintains a safe laboratory environment and ensures compliance with all laboratory safety procedures, chemical handling requirements, and School Board policies.
• Instructs students in the safe use of laboratory equipment, materials, and scientific investigations.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies, technology, and differentiated instructional practices to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Integrates scientific literacy, data analysis, mathematics, engineering, and technology into classroom instruction.
• Monitors, assesses, and documents student learning using formal and informal assessment methods.
• Analyzes student achievement data to guide instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Prepares students for success on Virginia Science Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments and applicable end-of-course assessments.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior that support an effective learning environment.
• Encourages responsible citizenship, respect for diversity, ethical scientific practices, and appropriate student conduct.
• Identifies instructional resources, interventions, and support services necessary to meet individual student needs.
• Maintains accurate and…