Anticipated SY 26-27 Division-Wide Middle School Teacher

Under the general direction of the Principal or designee, the Middle School Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing engaging instruction aligned with division curriculum and the Virginia Standards of Learning for grades 6–8. The teacher creates a structured, supportive, and developmentally responsive classroom environment that promotes academic achievement, critical thinking, and positive adolescent development.

The Middle School Teacher contributes to student success through high-quality, content-specific instruction, collaboration with colleagues, meaningful communication with families, and adherence to School Board policies and applicable federal and state laws.

The purpose of this position is to build a pool of certified candidates in a high-demand field in LCS who can:

• Deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction within assigned content area(s).
• Support the academic, social, and emotional development of adolescents.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote student responsibility, engagement, and independence.
• Support the division’s mission to serve every child, every day.

• Plan and implement engaging, standards-aligned lessons using research-based instructional strategies.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities, English learners, and gifted students.
• Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments and use data to inform instruction.
• Establish and maintain clear expectations for student behavior and classroom routines.
• Foster a classroom culture that promotes equity, respect, and high expectations for all students.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, instructional staff, and support personnel to improve student outcomes.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with families regarding student progress and needs.
• Participate in professional learning communities and division professional development.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation in compliance with division, state, and federal requirements.
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and during school activities as assigned.
• Support school improvement initiatives and division priorities.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement in middle school education or subject specific endorsement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of middle school curriculum or subject-specific endorsement, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Experience working with middle school-aged students preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

• Knowledge of child development and effective instructional practices at the middle school level (6-8).
• Strong content-area knowledge aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning.
• Ability to design engaging, rigorous lessons that promote higher-order thinking.
• Ability to analyze student performance data and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Ability to manage a classroom environment that balances structure with student voice and engagement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to integrate instructional technology to enhance student learning.

• Supervises students in the classroom and during assigned duties.
• Provides direction and guidance to instructional assistants, volunteers, or student teachers as assigned.
• Participates in collaborative decision-making and team planning processes.

• Reliable transportation is necessary
• Daily travel between schools, LCS buildings, and local areas may be required for professional development
• Minimal travel outside of the City of Lynchburg is required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Work may involve collaborative support across academic programs, student services, and operational functions, and requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, light lifting (up to 10 pounds), vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level, and visual acuity for preparing, reviewing, and analyzing written or electronic data.  Under ADA compliance, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.