Biology Teacher

We are seeking a highly qualified Biology Teacher to join our team at Richmond Public Schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.

• Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the students.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation in accordance with RPS, state, and federal guidelines.
• Guide the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and within the content of these goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Establish high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the student or students involved.
• Identify special needs and seek the assistance of RPS specialists.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports to supervisors and parents.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and RPS policy.
• Assist in designing, upholding, and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policy.
• Actively participate in faculty and/or department meetings.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Exert leadership in working with school and RPS staff.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Provide for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Assist in the preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Assist in the collection of data for providing appropriate intervention.
• Participate in faculty committee meetings; chaperoning, counseling, and other similar responsibilities that are part of the school's service in loco parentis; and exercise discretionary authority over day-to-day teaching functions.

• Must have a collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license in biology.
• One year of teaching experience or its equivalency preferred.
• One year of experience conducting lessons and assessing student progress, maintaining student discipline in the classroom, meeting with parents to discuss student progress and problem areas preferred.
• Experience providing ongoing academic guidance for students preferred.
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an on-line 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.

PAY SCALE: Teacher's salary scale

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: This is a nine and one half month (200 days) contract position with excellent benefits.

FLSA: Exempt

START DATE: Based on School Board approval