JOB TITLE: English Teacher (Research & Methodology Design) - Danville Site

 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of the Piedmont Governor’s School

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under direction of the Piedmont Governor’s School Director, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student learning outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of gifted students. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate the Senior Research Project

• Instructs students by direct instruction, demonstrating, conducting labs, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.

• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum
  guidelines or requirements of school and community college.

• Assigns lessons and corrects homework.

• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents.

• Keep attendance records.

• Maintain discipline in the classroom.

• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.

• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and workshops.

• Complies with school and school board policies and regulations.

• Demonstrates professional growth.

• Prompt and accurate with required records and reports.

• Uses instructional and planning time effectively.

• Assumes responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities.

• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to his/her care.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught.

• Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support the instructional objectives.

• Facilitates project-based learning activities for students.

• Conducts field experiences with students.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the subject area. Must have or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education. Gifted education endorsement and teaching experience preferred.

 

PRIMARY LOCATION: This position is at the Danville site located at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

 

SALARY RANGE: $53,492 - $71,188
Starting salary will be determined based on verifiable years of experience in an instructional or administrative capacity in education. Additional stipend available for employees with a doctorate.

 

SHIFT TYPE: Full-time

 

BENEFITS: Benefits package through Henry County Public Schools who is Piedmont Governor’s School’s fiscal agent. Health insurance and participation in the Virginia Retirement System is available.

 

JOB CONTACT INFORMATION: Email letter of interest and resume.
Name: Tiffiny M. Gravely
Title: Director of the Piedmont Governor’s School
Phone: 276-656-0328 ext. 1
Email: tgravely@pgsmst.com