What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-27 Elementary Teacher (multiple positions K-3) position at Petersburg City Public Schools?
Position Type
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher
Date Posted
3/5/2026
Location:
Cool Spring Elementary School
Date Available
08/03/2026
Closing Date
06/05/2026
Job Title: Teacher
Salary Range: Starting at $56,167-$105,697 (commensurate with experience) Eligible for Sign-On Bonus
Supervisor: Principal
Job Classification: Exempt
Contract Length 10 months (200 days)
Essential Job Functions
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher
Date Posted
3/5/2026
Location:
Cool Spring Elementary School
Date Available
08/03/2026
Closing Date
06/05/2026
Job Title: Teacher
Salary Range: Starting at $56,167-$105,697 (commensurate with experience) Eligible for Sign-On Bonus
Supervisor: Principal
Job Classification: Exempt
Contract Length 10 months (200 days)
Essential Job Functions
- Plans and delivers an instructional program to students, consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and promotes student learning, while managing student behavior.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process.
- Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools
- Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in the appropriate subject area.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
- Knowledge of a wide range of scientific subject areas.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Certification: Virginia teaching license or ability to obtain a Virginia Teaching license.
Salary : $56,167 - $105,697