Biology Teacher; SY

Organization

Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS - Academy dolph, HCPS Opportunity School)

Biology Teacher (2024‑25 School Year)

Henrico, VA, US

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 Skyline 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 educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

HCPS Opportunity School

Starting in the 2023-24 school year, Henrico County Public Schools will designate select schools with high rates of vacant positions and provisionally licensed staff as Opportunity Schools through the HCPS Career Ladder. This is a new pathway within the Career Ladder through which entire schools, selected by HCPS, receive compensation supplements, additional staffing resources and specialized professional learning.

Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-schools

• Plan, organize and deliver instruction to meet individual and group learning needs utilizing state guidelines and division curriculum.
• Regularly exhibit considerable knowledge of learning theory and best practices.
• Consistently act in the best interests of students and model appropriate behavior in all professional interactions.

The physical demands of this assignment include the ability to sit and stand for extended periods and the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Plan daily instructional activities for secondary students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using state Standards of Learning and the curriculum of the district.
• Use current school and division data to plan instruction.
• Develop formative and summative tests, using multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and alter instruction to meet group and individual needs.
• Maintain order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized learning environment.
• Maintain records of student performance and attendance, and communicate this effectively with students and their parents.
• Select, requisition, and use a variety of instructional materials to stimulate learning and meet the needs of all students.
• Communicate and coordinate instruction with other staff (special education, gifted, remediation staff, etc.) relative to student learning.
• Stay abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction and effective schools.
• Maintain a professional manner when interacting with students, parents, patrons, community agencies and colleagues.
• Incorporate and model appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A Virginia or U.S. out-of-state teaching license in Biology (or above‑mentioned curriculum) is required.
• Applicants with a bachelor's degree with relevant college coursework and passing Praxis test scores are encouraged to apply.

This posting is for the 2024-25 school year with an August 12, 2024, contractual start date. Annual compensation will be prorated to the official start date.

• $55,897.48 (Bachelor’s)
• $58,580.71 (Master’s)

An additional $3,300 annual HCPS Opportunity School stipend is included.

To be considered for this vacancy, upload the following documents and credentials:

• Teaching Resume
• Copy of your Virginia or out-of-state teaching license
• Official or unofficial college transcripts
• Copies of your Praxis scores (if available)

Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform /careers/ or mailed to the address below.

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P. O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Road

Henrico, VA 23223

The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.

No information provided.