Middle School English Teacher

Middle School English Teacher (2026‑2027)

Location:

Dinwiddie Middle School, Dinwiddie, VA 23841, Virginia

Job : 5525863

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Under the direction of the school principal, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community.

Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Utilizes assessment data to plan and improve instruction.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations and student's achievements; develop methods for improvement and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aides, volunteers and substitute teachers, as well as evaluates their job performance cooperatively with department heads as required.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all facets of assigned school.
• Thorough knowledge of prescribed School Board policies and procedures.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment.
• Must have the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, the School Board, elected officials, parents, students and the general public.

• Hold a valid Virginia Department of Education teacher’s license or certification with appropriate endorsement in subject areas for which employed; or
• Has completed the requirements for a Virginia certificate or license and has filed an application for same; or
• Will qualify for a Virginia certificate or license…