SY History Teacher - High School

SY 26-27 History Teacher - High School

Lynchburg City Schools – Fort Hill Community School, Lynchburg, Virginia.

• Job : 5795010
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Title: History Teacher – High School
Department: Fort Hill Community School
Salary Grade: Teacher Pay Scale
FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/

Location:

Fort Hill Community School
Reports to: Building Administrator
Date: 06/22/2026

Position Summary:

• Develop and implement an educational program that effectively provides the best possible education for each child.

• Demonstrate long‑range planning and knowledge of the student area.
• Complete daily written lesson plans that fulfill learning objectives consistent with LCS’s curricula and SOLs.
• Plan for individual student differences.
• Work to achieve division/school/department objectives, utilizing a variety of teaching methods.
• Communicate objectives and purpose of the lesson.
• Utilize various forms of technology to assist in the delivery of instruction.
• Provide opportunities for student responses and give appropriate feedback.
• Apply effective motivational strategies.
• Set pace of instruction to provide opportunities for student success.
• Deliver curriculum and instruction according to school division guidelines.
• Set, communicate, and maintain high standards for responsible student behavior.
• Plan and make effective use of time, materials, and resources.
• Organize students for effective instruction.
• Demonstrate respect, consideration, and courtesy.
• Cooperate with other teachers to exchange ideas.
• Accept and/or professionally offer constructive suggestions.
• Maintain a learning environment that contributes to a positive school climate.
• Provide opportunities for success for all students.
• Maintain accurate records measuring student achievement.
• Present data and artifacts demonstrating student growth.
• Analyze test scores to establish and revise academic goals to provide instruction at the appropriate level.

• Personal
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Ethical
  • Equity Minded
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Competence
  • Safety
  • Quality
• Leadership
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Models Excellent Customer Service
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Shows Initiative
  • Acts Decisively
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Resolves Conflict Proactively
• Functional
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Technical Capabilities
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Analysis and Management
  • Fiscal Planning and Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning

• Must be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in History or History and Social Science.

• Strong teaching, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills; independent in accomplishing all instructional and administrative objectives; flexible in the school environment.

• Supervisory Responsibility: None
• Travel Requirements: None

Physical Demands:
The employee is required to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT: LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Salary: 10‑month position with full benefits. See LCS Employee Pay Scales.

DAYS: 200 /

START DATE:

2026‑2027 / Position Type:
Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Jesse Turner, Principal
• Fort Hill Community School
• Phone: 434‑515‑5150