Secondary Science Teacher; Science Contents - General SY

Overview

Job Title:

Secondary Science Teacher (All Science Contents) - General Posting for 2026-27 SY

Location:

Henrico, VA, US

Organization: HCPS - Secondary Schools

Henrico County Public Schools is the sixth-largest public school division in Virginia. The division serves more than 50,000 students in its 72 schools and program centers. Our nearly 7,000 full-time employees include 3,800 teachers. Students and parents speak more than 85 languages and represent more than 100 countries. Academic excellence, innovation, and opportunity are hallmarks of Henrico County Public Schools. HCPS also leads central Virginia in teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the profession's highest mark of accomplishment.

Henrico County, Virginia, is a diverse community of more than 320,000 which wraps west, north, and east of the independent city and state capital of Richmond. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean; 94 miles east of the scenic Skyline Drive and 106 miles south of Washington, D.C. The Richmond area is 75 miles north of the North Carolina border.

Our Mission:
Henrico County Public Schools, through engagement with our families and community, equips students with the knowledge and skills to be ready for life and a successful future.

This general posting is for applicants interested in teaching the secondary subject listed above for the  school year. School-specific vacancies for this subject area will be posted beginning in March 2026.

• Deliver the curriculum established by the Henrico County School Board and administration
• Plan daily instructional activities that demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and use state and district approved curriculum
• Use current school and division data to plan instruction
• Develop formative and summative assessments, using multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and to differentiate instruction
• 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 and use a variety of instructional materials to stimulate learning and meet the needs of all students
• Coordinate instruction with other staff (special education, gifted, remediation staff, volunteers, etc.) relative to student learning
• Stay abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction and effective schools
• Maintain 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 by school administration

• A minimum of a Bachelor s degree and a valid teaching license in the subject listed above.
• Applicants with relevant college coursework and passing Praxis scores are encouraged to apply.

Positions are for the  school year and are 209-day assignments.

Minimum annual starting salary: $57,925 Bachelors, $60,706 Masters, $63,620 Doctoral. The annual salary stated in this posting is based on the  adopted financial plan. The annual salary for the coming school year will be determined once the  school year financial plan is approved and adopted in the Spring of 2026.

To be considered for a 2026-27 vacancy, you should 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 applicable)

Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Rd.
Henrico, VA 23223

HCPS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

EOE/Accommodations Upon Request

Currency: USD

Main Organization:
Public Schools

Employment Status:
Permanent Fulltime

Amount of Travel: N/A

Work At Home:
No