Elementary Teacher | Prince William County Public Schools, VA

BASIC FUNCTION/NATURE OF WORK:

Under the general supervision of a principal and or other
designated administrator, plans and implements an instructional program and
provides related educational services for students in grades K-5. Manages
student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies
instructional activities as required; carries out a variety of student
monitoring and control activities; performs related duties as assigned.
Positions covered by this specification serve as general education, elementary
classroom teachers (K-5); classes taught may be single or team or departmental
setting, but teachers might work independently in a unique teaching specialty.
Some positions are assigned to reading or technology labs.

• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders in providing a
World-Class Education.

• Implement an instructional program, which provides
appropriate learning for each student by differentiating instruction.

• Plan and deliver instruction in adherence to the Prince
William County Curriculum documents regarding specific teaching assignments.

• Assess student abilities as related to desired educational
goals, objectives, and outcomes.

• Plan appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies
and activities, including determination of appropriate principles of learning,
classroom organizational structures, and kind and level of materials.

• Responsible for student accounting.

• Manage the behavior of learners in an instructional
setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process, and assist
and participate in management of student behavior in other parts of the school,
school grounds, and during lunch. This will not include the duty-free lunch,
except in emergency situations. No student should be left alone.

• Cooperate with and participate in the planning and the
evaluation of the school program.

• Request the assistance of resource personnel as needed,
and work cooperatively to ensure an appropriate learning environment for all
students.

• Participate in the professional development program of the
schools and School Division.

• Coordinate instructional activities and collaborate with
other professional staff both school and non school-based, as required, to
maximize learning opportunities.

• Follow the ethics of the profession.

• Support actively a parent/teacher or parent/student
organization and promote parent/teacher partnerships.

• Enforce policies and regulations as established by the
Prince William County School Board and staff in accordance with any program
guidelines.

• Supervise pupil activities in buildings and on grounds
during and after school hours and be responsible for the conduct and safety of
students in the classroom and on school grounds. No group of students should be
left unattended.

• Demonstrate prompt and accurate written communications and
reports.

• Adhere to county and school disciplinary procedures.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:   BASIC
QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and
equipment of grade level(s) or instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned;
knowledge of child growth and development; knowledge of Prince William County
Public Schools curricula, program of studies related to assignments and public
school mission, goals, and organization; ability to apply knowledge of current
research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement
lessons using the Standards-Based Instructional Planning Process and based on
Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students;
ability to utilize multi-media and computer technology, as appropriate; ability
to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers,
parents, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication; excellent
human relations skills. If teaching music, ability to teach through
demonstrating singing/choral techniques, movement, technique on pitched and
unpitched instruments and proficiency on the piano, ability to distinguish
pitches and tone quality; if teaching visual art, a personal portfolio
demonstrating artistic ability and experience in a variety of media.

STATE REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Collegiate Professional, Post Graduate
Professional, or appropriate vocational license issued by the Commonwealth of
Virginia with endorsement(s) required for teaching assignment(s). Must be
eligible for Virginia Teacher Certification Program or licensure.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

If assigned off-site tasks or serving as an itinerant,
possession of a valid automobile operator’s license to operate a vehicle in
Virginia is required.

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. PWCS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual(s) will handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, including Section 504 and Title IX:

Associate Superintendent for Human Resources Prince William County Public Schools P.O. Box 389 Manassas, VA 20108