Social Studies Teacher (2024-25 SY)

Job Title

Social Studies Teacher (2024-25 SY)

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

HCPS Rolfe Middle School - Center for Innovation (HCPS Opportunity School)

About 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 Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Our Mission: 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.

General Statement of Duties

This vacancy is for the coming 2024-25 SY.

THIS A 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.

https://www.henricoschools.us/page/opportunity-schools

The Middle School Innovation Center provides educational experiences where students are actively involved in their learning journey, understand the real-world implications of their education, and are encouraged to express their knowledge creatively. The goal of the center is to create an environment where students achieve academically, are prepared with the skills to be LifeReady, and feel a deep connection to their school and the world around them.

Essential Duties

• 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.

  Professional Expectations:

  • Design learning experiences that foster creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and community awareness through project-based learning.
  • Incorporate cross-curricular learning to foster comprehensive understanding, stimulate critical thinking, and build connections between subjects, enriching students' educational experience.
  • Utilize data-driven and differentiated instruction to customize learning, catering to the diverse strengths and foundational levels of all students.
  • Collaborate with staff to design and implement individualized learning strategies for all students, including those identified as gifted, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and students with 504 plans. Utilize a variety of resources and supports to ensure personalized attention to each student's unique educational needs.
  • Utilize assessment data to continuously adapt instructional methods that enhance student engagement and deepen understanding.
  • Develop assessments that monitor academic progress and allow students to demonstrate learning through a wide range of evidence-based options.
  • Provide resources that support student-chosen methods of demonstrating knowledge.
  • Design learning experiences that captivate students, sparking their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
  • Leverage educational technology to enhance learning outcomes, including the use of digital tools, platforms, and resources that support instruction and student engagement.
  • Create positive and flexible learning spaces that are safe, inclusive, and learner-centered.
  • Ensure students feel connected to the school community and understand the real-world applications of their learning.
  • Encourage student voice and choice in their learning processes, empowering students to become active participants in their learning journey.
  • Maintain accurate records of student performance, including goal-setting, learning management, and articulation of learning processes.
  • Utilize data in professional learning communities to discuss and implement effective strategies for the design, delivery, and assessment of learning.
  • Partner with colleagues and parents/guardians to create a cohesive support system that connects students to their school and their learning community.
  • Actively engage in ongoing professional learning to remain current with curriculum trends and innovative teaching strategies.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid VDOE license with an endorsement in a middle school subject area
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching license in the above mentioned curriculum are required
• Experience in implementing innovative teaching methods and project-based learning.
• Strong knowledge of educational technology and its effective integration into the curriculum.

Additional Information

This posting is for the 2024-25 SY. The Middle School Center for Innovation Teacher is a 209-day contract.

• Minimum annual starting salary: $54,602 Bachelors, $57,223 Masters *

(*The compensation listed above is based on the current 2023-24 SY compensation rates and may be subject to any increases provided in the 2024-25 HCPS school board budget to be released in May.)

(Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the school.)

How To Apply

To be considered for this 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 available)
• Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at henricoschools.us/careers/ or mailed to the address below.

Mailing Address: 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.

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Maximum Salary

Currency

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Main Organization

Public Schools

Public Schools

Employment Status

Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home