Art Teacher-Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center

Job Description

Staunton City Schools, located in historic Staunton, Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is seeking highly qualified applicants for an Art Teacher opening at Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center for the 2026-27 academic school year.

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university. Candidate must possess or be eligible to possess a professional license issued by VDOE with an endorsement to teach art.

• 220 Day (11-month) Contract beginning late July 2026.
• Excellent Benefits.
• Opened Until Filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate.

This position provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Demonstrates current, accurate, and comprehensive knowledge of topics covered in the curriculum and the state Standards of Learning and prepares students to master grade level standards.
• Plans instruction which includes appropriate curriculum objectives, learning activities, and lesson plans for students and substitutes. Instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Uses current school and division data to plan both daily and long-range instructional decisions.
• Selects and creates comprehensive materials and technological resources to meet students' abilities and needs.
• Prepares for classes as assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Links present content/skills with past and future learning experiences while actively engaging all students.
• Communicates key learning goals, concepts, and procedures to students in clear and appropriate manners.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to promote active student learning that meets the needs of all students.
• Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning.
• Provides opportunities for individual differences and equitable participation in learning.
• Provides on-going and timely feedback to students and parents that encourages student progress.
• Provides a variety of evaluation strategies that measures student achievement.
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance. Uses time efficiently and effectively.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with students.
• Makes the classroom environment safe and conducive to learning.
• Maintains appropriate standards of behavior in a positive and constructive manner within the classroom.
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor and practices ethical standards appropriate to the profession. Establishes positive and respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the community.
• Participates in meaningful and continuous process of professional development.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and completes all processes such as teacher evaluation, student records, etc. as required.
• Provides service to the profession and the school.
• Maintains effective communication and collaboration with administrators, colleagues, parents and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with appropriate certification for teaching assignment from an accredited college or university.
• Possess or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education.
• Act under the direction and advice of the building administrators within the guidelines of school division policy and Virginia Department of Education regulations.
• Knowledge of VDOE and SCS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and human relations skills.

Highly complex duties. Must have high tolerance for change and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Demanding schedule often includes meetings before and after school. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.

Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.