Job Title
Teacher-Adult Education (Jail West) 2024-25 SY
Location
Highland Springs, VA, US
Organization Name
HCPS-Adult Education
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. Candidates with immediate availability are encouraged to apply.
The selected candidate will use and evaluate instructional materials and resources, including technology, that support the curriculum of Adult Education.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Plan, organize and deliver instruction to meet individual and group learning needs utilizing state guidelines and division curriculum.
- Regularly exhibit knowledge in 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.
Essential Duties
- Administering the TABE assessment to adults and interpreting the scores for appropriate class placement
- Actively seeking out potential students within the educational setting
- Primary duties include providing individual and group instruction to adult students in the area of ABE (adult basic education)
- Candidate will work collaboratively with ESOL and Exceptional Education instructors to facilitate dual enrollment and transition to ABE courses as appropriate within the jail program
- Setting goals and objectives with the adult students
- Humanizes instruction by planning a program of study that meets the individual needs of students
- Should possess computer skills; strong classroom management and organizational skills; have excellent oral and written communication skills; experience in working with adults and/or high school students is preferred
- Demonstrates a knowledge of subject matter
- Implements all curriculum programs adopted systemwide in a positive and efficient manner
- Establishes clear objectives for all learning experiences and communicates these objectives to students
- Makes use of a variety of resources, materials, and methods in an effort to improve the effectiveness of instruction
- Speaks clearly using fluent and appropriate language in well-modulated tones
- Takes all necessary precautions to protect and to maintain facilities, equipment, and materials
- Emphasizes and enforces safety factors within the classroom, building, and throughout property
- As an extension of classroom management responsibilities supervises students throughout the school as assigned, or as circumstances require
- Maintains a disciplined atmosphere appropriate to the teaching environment
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers relative to school matters
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree and a valid Virginia teaching license required
- Eligible VDOE license endorsements for this assignment include English, math, science, history, and/or special education.
- An endorsement in adult education is preferred.
- Must be able to obtain Henrico County Sherriff's Office security clearance.
Additional Information
This is a twelve-month position for the 2024 - 25 school year. Candidates with immediate availability are encouraged to apply.
Specific questions should be referred to Mr. Greg Lawson, Adult Education Administrator, at 804-328-4095.
Minimum annual starting salary:
$67,926.50 Bachelors,
$71,187.13 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.)
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)
- 3 Recently written employment references. (Employment references may be submitted in the form of a “Reference Letter” or as a completed HCPS Reference Template)
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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Currency
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Main Organization
Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home