Job Title
Gifted Resource Teacher - 2024-2025 School Year
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
Henrico County Public Schools - Ratcliffe Elementary School
About Us
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. The division led the Richmond region in schools earning the 2017 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement. 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, 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 position will be at Ratcliffe Elementary School (home school) with one or two additional schools
The selected candidate will use and evaluate instructional materials and resources, including technology, that support the curriculum of Gifted Education
Essential Duties
Humanizes instruction by planning a program of study that meets the individual needs of students
Secures and prepares instructional materials in advance and shows written evidence of preparation
Plans purposeful assignments for student teachers, aides, and substitute teachers
Assists in the evaluation, selection, and requisition of books, equipment, audio-visuals, and other supplementary materials
Demonstrates a knowledge of subject matter
Diagnoses and develops plans for the learning problems of students appropriate to the level of achievement
Refers students to specialists when deficiencies are detected or suspected
Implements all curriculum programs adopted systemwide in a positive and efficient manner
Participates in curriculum development appropriate to assignment
Establishes clear objectives for all learning experiences and communicates these objectives to students
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with 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
Evaluates pupil accomplishments on a regular basis
Exhibits interest in what is being taught and in the needs of the student
Confers with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis
Promptly and accurately handles routine matters involving reports, records and moneys
Takes all necessary precautions to protect and to maintain facilities, equipment, and materials
Returns materials to their assigned place or designated personnel promptly after use
Emphasizes and enforces safety factors within the classroom, building, and throughout school 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
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching license, with an endorsement in Gifted Education, are required.
Additional Information
Minimum annual starting salary: $55,897 Bachelors, $58,581 Masters, $61,393 Doctorate.
Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by the school.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
- Resume,
- Copy of your VA or out-of-state teaching license,
- Official or unofficial transcripts,
- Copies of your Praxis scores (if available)
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
Fax: (804) 652-3763
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