High School Dual Enrollment History & Government Teacher

High School Dual Enrollment History & Government Teacher

Northumberland County School District, Northumberland High School – Heathsville, Virginia

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Location: Northumberland High School

Position Type: Full-Time / Academic Year

Reports To: High School Principal & Designated Community College Academic Dean

Northumberland High School is seeking a dynamic, student-centered, and highly qualified educator to teach advanced, college-level social studies courses to high school students. The successful candidate will hold a dual appointment or meet credentialing standards with our partner community college to teach Dual Enrollment (DE) Virginia & United States History, DE World History II, and/or DE American Government.

This role bridges the gap between secondary and post‑secondary education, requiring a teacher who can maintain high academic standards, foster critical thinking, and prepare students for the rigor of college-level coursework.

• Teach college-level curricula for DE VA/US History, DE World History II, and/or DE Government, adhering strictly to the master course syllabi provided by the partnering Virginia Community College.
• Design and administer rigorous assessments, essays, and projects that align with college-level expectations; maintain dual grading systems if required by the school division and the community college.
• Ensure all course objectives meet both the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Standards of Learning (SOL) requirements (where applicable) and the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) student learning outcomes.
• Provide academic counseling and support to help high school students transition successfully to the pace and depth of higher education coursework.
• Participate in required professional development, departmental meetings, and observations required by both the school division and the partnering community college; submit syllabus, grades, and attendance artifacts to the college registrar as mandated.

CRITICAL NOTE ON CREDENTIALING: To comply with SACSCOC and VCCS accrediting standards, candidates must meet specific higher‑education faculty criteria alongside state K‑12 licensing.

• Master’s Degree in History, Political Science, Government, or a closely related field OR a Master’s Degree in Education/Teaching with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the specific discipline (History for DE History courses; Political Science/Government for DE Government).
• Valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in History and Social Sciences (Grades 6–12).

• Prior experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Dual Enrollment courses.
• Experience teaching as an adjunct or full‑time instructor at a community college or four‑year university.

• Deep content knowledge in American history, global history, and/or the structures of U.S. government and politics.
• Demonstrated ability to teach historiography, critical analysis of primary/secondary sources, and advanced analytical writing.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse student population.
• Strong organizational skills to handle the administrative duties of both a high‑school faculty member and a college adjunct instructor.

• Competitive salary commensurate with the school division’s teacher salary scale (plus potential dual enrollment stipends, depending on district policy).
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, Virginia Retirement System participation).
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities for continuous professional development.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Robert Covington, Principal
• Northumberland High School
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