Science Teacher; Earth & Space Science

Earth And Space Science Teacher

Fluvanna County Public Schools seek to hire a licensed Earth And Space Science Teacher at Fluvanna County High School for the 2026-27 school year.

Preferred candidates will hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching license with endorsement in Earth and Space Science. Please attach a copy of your teaching license or college eligibility letter and transcripts to the online application.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Mrs. Margo Bruce, Principal,

Teaches one or more subjects to students in secondary schools by performing the following duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
• Keeps attendance records.
• Maintains discipline in classroom.
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.
• Complies with school and school board policies and regulations.
• Demonstrates professional growth.
• Prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
• Uses instructional and planning time effectively.
• Assumes responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to his/her care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught.
• Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support the instructional objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia Teaching license with an endorsement in Earth and Space Science.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned.

Applicant must have good health and no disqualifying physical or emotional handicaps. Evidence of fitness to teach from the standpoint of health may be required from a qualified physician.

Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching.

Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university;certification in area of teaching field.

Demonstrates command of Standard English, both spoken and written.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, parents, students, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally…