Smith Station Elementary School Interim Teacher - SY

Smith Station Elementary School Interim Teacher - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District SMITH STATION ELEMENTARY - FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia

This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools.

Job : 5786840

Final date to receive applications: Jul 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

The Interim Teacher position is an innovative and exciting role for aspiring teachers to gain hands‑on experience while in pursuit of their licensure. Interim Teachers fulfill all regular duties of a licensed teacher and participate in new teacher professional development activities while being supported by a seasoned SCPS mentor teacher who will encourage their growth and acclimation into the role.

This role is ideal for Paraeducators who want to advance their career, for aspiring Education professionals on the path to licensure, or for career‑switchers interested in learning more about the Teaching industry.

• Prepare and meet students for instruction in designated times and locations.
• Design coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
• Plan instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines; create instructional materials that align with state standards and meet the needs of all learners.
• Create and leverage a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to inform both short‑term and long‑range instructional decisions; administer formal assessments at the state and county level; document student learning gains; track student learning to demonstrate gains.
• Identify and communicate specific student performance expectations; evaluate students' progress; provide students with prompt, specific evaluative feedback; maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Leverage appropriate materials, technology, and resources to promote the development of critical thinking, problem‑solving, and performance skills.
• Implement a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff; ensure adequate and safe supervision; manage classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time.
• Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful, continuous process of professional development; maintain licensure at the state and/or national level; keep materials, supplies, and skills up‑to‑date.

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Required

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university -OR- 60 course credits and currently enrolled in a teaching program
• One (1) year of experience working with children, ideally within a teaching, leadership, or mentorship role
• Actively enrolled in the coursework required to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board

Preferred

• Prior work experience within a public school system, ideally Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and 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 worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.

Eligible

Salary: $49,408 to $52,153 Per Year

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• DAVID PECK, Principal
• SMITH STATION ELEMENTARY
• Email: dtpeck.va.us

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non‑discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.