Job Title
Gifted Secondary English (2024-25SY)
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
HCPS - Wilder Middle School - Gifted Young Scholar Academy
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 2024-2025 SY
The Gifted Young Scholars Academy at L. Douglas Wilder Middle School provides a comprehensive and rigorous interdisciplinary educational opportunity for students in grades 6-8. Students must be identified gifted in the area of General Intellect to apply. In addition to mastery of foundational content and skills, students attending GYSA are expected to master advanced competencies across all content areas. The Academy will provide opportunities for leadership, inquiry based learning, literacy and scientific analysis, service learning, arts integration, and problem based learning that focuses on topics of strength and interest. This comprehensive instructional program is designed around the cognitive characteristics and learning styles of gifted children, providing an integrated curriculum incorporating focused reflection, interaction, and discussion.
Applicants must have ability to plan, organize and deliver instruction to meet individual and group needs utilizing state guidelines and division curriculum. Exhibits considerable knowledge of learning theory, curriculum and best practices in working with gifted student. Acts in the best interests of students and models appropriate behaviors in all professional interactions.
Essential Duties
- Plans daily instructional activities for all students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using state Standards of Learning and the curriculum of the district' gifted program
- Uses current student, school and division data to plan instruction
- Develops formative and summative tests, using multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs
- Maintains order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized learning environment
- Maintains records of student performance and attendance, and communicates this effectively with students and their parents
- Selects, requisitions, and uses a variety of instructional materials to stimulate learning and meet the needs of gifted students
- Communicates and coordinates instruction with other staff (special ed, gifted, remediation staff, volunteers, etc.) relative to student learning
- Stays abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction and effective schools
- Maintains professional manner when interacting with students, parents, patrons, community agencies and colleagues
- Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
A valid professional teaching certificate is required with an endorsement in Middle School English—gifted education endorsement preferred.
Additional Information
This vacancy is for the 2024-2025 SY
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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Currency
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Main Organization
Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home