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Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.
Our Alternative Education Teachers develop and implement instructional programs that effectively provide the best possible education for each and every student. This role provides teaching and/or training services to students in various capacities including general instruction and specialized subjects. Ready to feel the "Spotsy Difference"? Apply today!
Essential Job Functions:
- Meets and instructs the students(s) in assigned locations and at the designated times.
- Designs coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
- Plans instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines.
- Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request of the building administrator(s).
- Diagnoses individual, group, and program needs and plans for the appropriate use of time, materials, and resources to match the ability and needs of all students.
- Evaluates students' progress; provides students with prompt specific evaluative feedback, maintains appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
- Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-range instructional decisions to improve student learning.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
- Identifies and communicates specific student performance expectations.
- Documents student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments.
- Demonstrates an understanding of curriculum, subject, and current instructional practices.
- Creates learning experiences that make the subject matter meaningful for all students.
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Education and Experience:
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
- An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable.
Preferred
- Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License within a specific endorsement area(s)
- Prior teaching experience within a public school system
Working With Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
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