High School Science Teacher - Chemistry

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching / Science – Chemistry
• Date Posted: 2/24/2026
• Location:
  
  West Point Middle/High
• Date Available:
  
  08/10/2026

Assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of science instruction designed for student learning in the classroom and the school. Supervise students in a variety of school‑related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Main focus for this position will be in the field of chemistry. Based on student requests, additional classes may be required to fill a full‑time schedule. Work is performed under the general direction of the Principal.

Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in chemistry to high school students.
• Directs instruction; manages the classroom; maintains student behavior and safety.
• Works cooperatively with other science teachers in planning and implementing a balanced instructional program.
• Exhibit positive interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Prepares lesson plans, organizes materials, and prepares the classroom in order to maximize instructional time.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school property.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Collects and records data; analyzes results, prepares related paperwork and reports.
• Participates in meetings; communicates with colleagues and parents.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment; reports incidents (e.g., acts of aggression, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying behavior, harassment).
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or reporting to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Follows federal, state, and division policies in regard to IDEA implementation and Multi‑Tier Instructional Plan.
• Ability to communicate with families in English regarding student performance.

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in education, or related field and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must hold or be eligible for a teaching license issued by the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in Chemistry.

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, reaching with hands and arms and lifting and occasionally requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;

hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating machines, and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic).