Social Studies Teacher (2025-26 SY) - Goochland, VA

Job Title · Social Studies Teacher SY) · Location · Goochland, VA, US · Organization Name · HCPS - Juvenile Detention Home · About Us · Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational prog ...

Job description

Job Title
Social Studies Teacher SY)

Location
Goochland, VA, US

Organization Name
HCPS - Juvenile Detention Home

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 is a 239 Day/11 month Assignment
This assignment will support the instructional needs of the students at the Juvenile Detention Home.

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

Successful applicant must be able to obtain jail
security clearance through the
Henrico County Sherriff's Office.
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 Duties

• Administering the TABE assessment to adults and interpreting the scores for appropriate class placement
• Actively seeking out potential students within the educational setting
• Primary duties include providing individual and group instruction to adult students in the subject area of English
• Candidate will work collaboratively with ESOL and Exceptional Education instructors to facilitate dual enrollment and transition to ABE courses as appropriate within the jail program
• Setting goals and objectives with the adult students
• Humanizes instruction by planning a program of study that meets the individual needs of students
• Should possess computer skills; strong classroom management and organizational skills; have excellent oral and written communication skills; experience in working with adults and/or high school students is preferred
• Implements all curriculum programs adopted systemwide in a positive and efficient manner
• Establishes clear objectives for all learning experiences and communicates these objectives to students
• Makes use of a variety of resources, materials, and methods in an effort to improve the effectiveness of instruction
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect and to maintain facilities, equipment, and materials
• Emphasizes and enforces safety factors within the classroom, building, and throughout property
• As an extension of classroom management responsibilities supervises students throughout the school as assigned, or as circumstances require
• Maintains a disciplined atmosphere appropriate to the teaching environment
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers relative to school matters

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum valid Virginia teaching license are required.
• Eligible VDOE license endorsements for this assignment
• An endorsement in adult education is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Henrico County Sherriff's Office security clearance.

Additional Information
This position is for the school year. Actual salary will be prorated based on the candidate's official start date in the assignment.

Minimum Annual Starting Salary

• $66, Bachelors)
• $69, Masters)

(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:

• Professional Resume
• Copy of Pupil Personnel Services License
• Copies College Transcripts

Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at

Henrico County Public Schools

3820 Nine Mile Rd.

Henrico, VA 23223

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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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