english teacher Arlington, VA
Job description
This position is a 1.0 FTE located in the Department of Teaching & Learning . Reports to the Supervisor of English Language Arts in the Department of Instruction.
- Willingness to work as part of a team.
- Current knowledge regarding language arts research and practice.
- Current knowledge of language arts materials including core programs, supplementary programs, and children's literature.
- Current knowledge of both group and individual assessment and how to interpret the results.
- Ability to lead team meetings and language arts committees as needed.
- Knowledge of (1) the full range of Virginia/APS 6-12 subject matter areas.
- Knowledge of, and skill in applying, (1) the theories, principles and practices of child development and education (6-12)
- Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure with a Masters Degree and endorsed in Reading.
- A Master’s Degree in Education or another field related to the essential functions of this class of work is preferred.
- Endorsement in Reading is preferred but not required.
- Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.
If you would like to apply for a position please follow these steps.
1. Log in to your application and select the appropriate application (Current APS employees interested in transferring must select the Employee Transfer Application). If you are a new online application user, please regiser with the online system, then proceed to Step 2.
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3. Click the Continue/Save button at the bottom of the each web page until you reach the Employment Openings page of the application.
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5. Select the position you would like to apply for from the drop down list.
6. Click the Add Another button to add a different position to your application or if you have finished click the Continue button and proceed to Step 7.
7. Once you have finished selecting the job(s) click the Continue button at the bottom of each web page and submit the application. (You will need to complete the Applicant Testimony and Applicant's Authorization Statement every time you re-submit your application).
8. Click the Submit button on the left.
9. Click the Submit Application button to finish applying for an APS position(s).
10. Please do not contact the schools regarding job openings.
Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”
Salary will be based on the FY2023-24 salary schedule
