High School Environmental Science​/Biology Teacher - SY

High School Environmental Science/Biology Teacher - 25/26 SY

Spotsylvania County Public Schools – 2 days ago – first 25 applicants. Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in Virginia, with 31 schools and over 24,000 students. We value collaboration, inspire, challenge and support each other to be our best, and your success directly impacts our students’ success. Our teachers develop and implement instructional programs, offer pathways to licensure, and continue professional development.

• Meets and instructs students in assigned locations at designated times.
• Designs coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
• Plans instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
• Diagnoses individual, group, and program needs and plans for proper use of time, materials, and resources to match the ability and needs of all students.
• Evaluates students’ progress; provides specific evaluative feedback, maintains records, and prepares progress reports.
• Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make short‑term and long‑term instructional decisions.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Identifies and communicates specific student performance expectations.
• Documents student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments.
• Demonstrates an understanding of curriculum, subject, and current instructional practices.
• Creates learning experiences that make the subject matter meaningful for all students.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.
• Acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable.

• Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License within a specific endorsement area(s).
• Prior teaching experience within a public school system.

The financial benefits include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with potential employer match, FMLA, Short‑Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer‑paid Life Insurance.

Employment may be offered as a 10‑Month (200‑Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours per day. The position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation is awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.

Eligible.

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made. A workplace that values unique perspectives, fosters belonging, and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.