General Statement of Duties

HCPS OPPORTUNITY SCHOOLS

Starting in the 2023-24 school year, Henrico County Public Schools will designate select schools with high rates of vacant positions and provisionally licensed staff as Opportunity Schools through the HCPS Career Ladder. This is a new pathway within the Career Ladder through which entire schools, selected by HCPS, receive compensation supplements, additional staffing resources and specialized professional learning.

https://www.henricoschools.us/page/opportunity-schools

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 considerable knowledge of learning theory and best practices.
• Consistently act in the best interests of students and model appropriate behavior in all professional interactions.

Essential Duties

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.

Professional Expectations:

• Plans daily instructional activities for secondary students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using state Standards of Learning and the curriculum of the district
• Uses current 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 all students
• Communicates and coordinates instruction with other staff (special ed, gifted, remediation staff, 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 minimum of a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching license in the above mentioned curriculum are required.
• Applicants with a Bachelor's degree, relevant college course work and passing Praxis test scores will be considered.

Additional Information

Annual compensation amount to be prorated to official start date. $3,000 Opportunity School stipend to be added for the 2023-24 school year.

• Minimum annual starting salary: $54,602 Bachelors, $57,223 Masters

(Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the school administration)