Middle School English Teacher

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Petersburg City Public Schools

Job Title:

English Teacher
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/ Language Arts
Date Posted: 10/21/2025

Location:

Vernon Johns Middle School
Minimum Salary: $56,157 (Commensurate with Experience)
Supervisor:
Principal
Job Classification:
Exempt
Contract Length: 10 months (200 days)

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in English Language Arts.

• Develop and administer English curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teach knowledge and skills in science and promote creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Design learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence and problem‑solving.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with district and Virginia State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Note:
  
  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of scientific subject areas.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Certification and Licensure License:
  Must be eligible or possess Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement in English and/or Middle School 6-8 English.

Postings current as of 12/29/2025 9:34:30 PM CST.

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