Middle School Associate Teacher Pool

Middle School Associate Teacher Pool

Suffolk Public Schools – TBD, Suffolk, Virginia. Open until filled.

Job : 5666669
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Title: Middle School Associate Teacher

General Definition and Conditions of Work: Performs professional teaching, providing a broad range of services and assisting students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge required for future learning under the regular supervision of the School Principal.

Essential Functions / Typical Tasks:

• Establish a flexible elementary grade program and classroom environment favorable to learning, teaching a broad range of subjects, and motivating students to achieve their maximum potential.
• Develop lesson plans and select and requisition instructional materials.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Integrate subject‑area content and technology.
• Instruct pupils on citizenship and the basic subject matter specified by state law and district regulations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music and other approved subjects.
• Maintain standards of behavior.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep records, prepare progress reports and report cards, and submit all documents in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means.
• Identify student needs, assist with assessments, and request special services as necessary.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education and self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate in curriculum‑development programs, faculty committees, and student‑activity sponsorship as required.
• Participate in child study, IEP, and BIP meetings.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Note: The above description illustrates typical tasks and responsibilities and is not meant to be all inclusive.

Thorough knowledge of elementary education principles, practices, and procedures; knowledge of effective teaching methodology; knowledge of school‑division rules, regulations, and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to build effective relationships with associates, students, and parents; ability to operate a personal computer.

Bachelor's Degree required. Preferred experience working with students in a classroom setting.

• Commit to working for Suffolk Public Schools for a minimum of two years upon obtaining eligibility for a teaching license.
• Commit to pursuing the qualifications needed for a Virginia teaching license within the one‑year employment term.
• Within 30 days of initial acceptance, be actively enrolled in courses that lead to licensure.

Exempt

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Full‑Time

$47,398 Per Year

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Human Resources Department, School Administrative Offices, Suffolk, Virginia 23434.
• Phone: .