Mathematics Teacher

MATHEMATICS TEACHER – 195 DAY

Position:
Mathematics Teacher – 195 days per year, full time. Effective 2026‑27. Job Status:
Open. Posting Number: . School:
Potomac High School, Dumfries, VA. Reports to Principal.

Job involves planning, implementing and assessing a mathematics instructional program for pre‑adolescent and adolescent students. The teacher manages classroom behavior, provides instruction, and collaborates with staff and families to support student learning.

• Assess student achievement continuously and maintain appropriate assessment documentation.
• Plan and deliver instruction and learning activities using appropriate materials and technology.
• Manage classroom behavior and assist in maintaining a conducive learning environment.
• Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff to maximize learning opportunities.
• Work in a self‑contained, team or itinerant capacity and may conduct off‑school site visits.
• Participate in in‑service and professional development activities and staff meetings.
• Partner with parents and communicate student progress.
• Assign work to and supervise instructional assistants, volunteers.
• Serve at two or more schools as itinerant, if required.
• Support school‑wide student activities and social events.
• Monitor student behavior in non‑instructional areas and intervene as needed.
• Collaborate with guidance counselors, librarians, and other professionals to carry out school‑wide instructional activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Collaborate with stakeholders in Launching Thriving Futures.
• Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively.
• Interact with a diverse student and employee population.
• Report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all related work delegated or required to accomplish program objectives.
• Use relevant technology.
• Participate in the annual professional growth planning process.
• Adhere to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

• Knowledge of the instructional process.
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment for assigned instructional specialty.
• Knowledge of pre‑adolescent and adolescent growth and development.
• Knowledge of Prince William County Curriculum and school division goals.
• Ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Skill in using multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on objectives and student needs.
• Skill in oral and written communication; excellent human relations skills.
• For foreign language instruction, proficiency in oral and written communications in that language.
• For choral music, ability to demonstrate singing techniques, proficiency on the piano, and ability to distinguish pitches and tone quality.
• For instrumental music, proficiency in one or more instruments and ability to model correct playing techniques.
• For visual art, a personal portfolio demonstrating artistic ability.
• For career and technical education, journey‑level proficiency in that trade and on‑the‑job or supervisory experience desirable.

Minimum:
Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred: [not specified].

• State certification required: collegiate professional, postgraduate professional, or appropriate vocational certificate/license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsements needed for teaching assignments; must be eligible for the Virginia State Certification Program.
• If assigned off‑site tasks or serving as an itinerant, possession of a valid automobile operator’s license to operate a vehicle in Virginia is required.

The work is performed indoors in a standard classroom or office setting. The teacher may experience occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and minor heating or cooling problems. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.