6th Grade Science Teacher, Stewart Middle School

Vacancy: 6th Grade Science Teacher, Stewart Middle School

Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026

Job : 5770296
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Position Type: Full-Time

Teaches one or more science-related subjects to students in middle school, performing the following duties.

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time
• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations
• Prepares course objectives and outlines for courses of study following curriculum guidelines or state/school requirements
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress
• Keeps attendance records
• Maintains discipline in classroom
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting courses of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems
• Complies with school and school board policies and regulations
• Demonstrates professional growth
• Is prompt and accurate with required records and reports
• Uses instructional and planning time effectively
• Assumes responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities
• Maintains a neat, safe environment for students in his/her care
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught
• Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support instructional objectives
• Differentiates instruction to provide various learning experiences so all students can succeed
• Assists with after‑school events as needed
• Supervises students during class change, lunch duty, and after‑school events
• Other duties assigned by Principal

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned
• Good health and no disqualifying physical or emotional handicaps; evidence of fitness to teach may be required from a qualified physician
• Acceptable rating for prior teaching experience
• Bachelor's degree (B.
  
  A.) from a four‑year accredited college or university
• Active Virginia Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in the area(s) for which they are teaching

Demonstrates command of Standard English, both spoken and written. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals; write reports; and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, parents, students, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Regularly required to stand; occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Requires close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.