Health & Physical Education Teacher

Job Title

Health & Physical Education Teacher (2020-21 School Year)

Henrico, VA, US

HCPS - Varina High School

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north;

and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

The selected candidate will use and evaluate instructional materials and resources, including Technology, that support the curriculum of Health and Physical Education.

• Demonstrates an understanding of pedagogy, course curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students
• Displays an understanding of the diverse needs of students and adjusts learning accordingly
• Engages in short and long-term planning using data, the Virginia Standards of Learning, the district's curriculum, other effective strategies, resources, and Technology to meet the needs of all students.
• Plans time realistically for pacing, content mastery, and learning transitions
• Designs authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources
• Active member of an instructional team that consistently reviews student learning data, shares ideas with colleagues and evaluates resources for appropriateness.
• Effectively engages students in rigorous and relevant learning through a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet the needs of all students and the complex requirements of 21st century citizenship.
• Builds productive relationships with students and provides an empowering student-centered learning environment that is equitable, inclusive, respectful, and supportive.
• Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, embraces diversity, promotes active engagement in learning, and fosters self-motivation
• Maintains impeccable character at all times with a commitment to personal professional ethics.
• Models professional and ethical standards, personal integrity, sound judgment, and self-control in all interactions for students

Bachelor's degree and a valid professional teaching certificate are required with an endorsement in Health & PE. Applicants with relevant college coursework and passing Praxis scores will be considered.

Minimum Starting Salary:

• B.S. $45,999.88
• M.S. $48,207.97

(The compensation used in this posting is for the current 2019-20 school year. The 2020-21 annual salary may see an adjustment in this amount following raises or step increases provided in the HCPS school budget to be approved later this Spring.)

To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload three (3) written references, your college transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice at this point), and a copy of your teaching license onto our online application platform located /careers/.

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P.O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Rd

Henrico, VA