Teacher – Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI)

Job Title:

Teacher – Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI)

Grade Level/Terms of Employment:

Teacher Pay Scale/ 200 Days (9.5 months)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Location:

Maymont Preschool

Immediate Supervisor:

Principal

General Description:

Duties are performed typically in an office setting. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and light lifting to 10 pounds. Effective verbal and written communication skills for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level, and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Knows and effectively communicates the Richmond Public Schools (RPS) philosophy and mission

Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the students

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, stat,e and federal guidelines

Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and within the content of these goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects with the ability to communicate these objectives effectively to students

Establishes high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the student or students involved

Identifies special needs and seeks the assistance of RPS specialists

Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides progress reports to supervisors and parents

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and RPS policy

Assists in designing, upholding, and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policy

Actively participates in faculty and/or department meetings

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Exerts leadership in working with school and RPS staff

Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials

Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents

Provides for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning

Assists in the preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports

Assists in the collection of data for providing appropriate intervention

Participates in faculty committee meetings; chaperoning, counseling, and other similar responsibilities that are part of the school’s service in loco parentis ; and exercises discretionary authority over day-to-day teaching functions

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in early childhood education

One year of teaching experience or its equivalency is preferred

Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus

One year of experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline in the classroom, and meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas preferred

Experience working collaboratively preferred

Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students preferred

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable.

Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.