Social Studies Teacher; Secondary

King William County Schools King William High School - King William, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Jul 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Supervisor:
Principal

FLSA:
Exempt

Terms of Employment: 10 months

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

We are in search of a dynamic candidate who will effectively teach students the assigned curriculum. The candidate will also work with students to develop skills that will contribute to students developing as mature, able and responsible men and women. The candidate will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating instruction based upon specific goals and objectives established by King William County Public Schools and Virginia Standards of Learning.

• Must have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license with endorsement(s) in the designated content area.
• Teaching experience at the designated academic level and Master's Degree preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current practices, techniques, and methods of teaching; the principles of educational testing and principles and methods of remedial education.
• Ability to apply age appropriate, modern methods and principles of education to students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Provide progress reports as required to student and parents.
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

This job operates in a professional, school environment. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach, and sit for extended periods of time.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be performed by this employee. The teacher shall be required to follow any other instructions and to do any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee. King William County Public Schools reserves the right to update or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Applications may be completed online at King William County Public Schools online application portal. All candidates must submit an application. Individuals who do not meet the minimum qualifications of the position or who fail to submit all requested information by the deadline date (when applicable) will not be considered. Current staff members need to submit an application. Applications will remain active for one year.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check (fingerprinting).

Mrs. Tina Rudd, Director of Human Resources
King William County Public Schools
P. O. Box 185;
King William, VA 23086
Office:
Fax:
Email: trudd.va.us

King William County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in its employment practices or educational programs and activities, as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.