5th Grade Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job : 5756621

Posted: Jun 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

2610 Elementary Teacher (5th Grade Teacher)

Performs professional work providing a broad range of teaching services, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal. Light work requiring up to 20 pounds force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, with stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions.

Vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required to perform tasks and interact with students and staff. The position may involve various teaching specialties, requiring additional physical coordination or exertion.

• Establish a flexible elementary grade program and class environment favorable to learning; teach a broad range of subjects; motivate students to achieve maximum potential.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Integrate subject area content and technology.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music and other subjects based on the approved course of study.
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports and report cards; submit all documents in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means.
• Identify student needs, assist with assessment of needs and request special services as necessary.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional materials.
• 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, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) meetings.
• Perform related tasks as required.

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

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in elementary education or an acceptable related field.

Eligible for a Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement.

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.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

$60,000 to $93,446 per Year

Suffolk Public Schools Nansemond Parkway Elementary – Suffolk, Virginia

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