What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Teacher - Elementary - 2025-2026 position at Chesterfield County Public Schools?
General Description
Note: This posting is for the 2025-26 school year only, with an expected start date of August 1, 2025. If you are looking for a current school year position, please apply to its corresponding posting.
Provides differentiated instruction using research-based practices to assist students in acquiring knowledge, skills and strategies that will enable them to become proficient readers and writers. Plans and delivers intervention services to identified students based on specific goals and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Essential Job Functions
Report Preparation : Provides periodic reports as requested.
Equipment Operation : Operates personal computer, basic office equipment and equipment related to education.
Contacts: Teachers, Administrators, Parents, Reading Specialists, Elementary Language Arts Specialist, Elementary Language Arts Teacher Consultant, Elementary Language Arts Coaches
Work Direction/Supervision : N/A
Decision Making: Decisions are made with the building administrators, Elementary Language Arts Instructional Specialist, literacy specialist and teachers regarding intervention services under the guidelines of CCPS policy and procedures.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities : N/A
Physical Demands : Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. May be required to lift boxes and other materials up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The employee regularly works in a school environment. The noise level is quiet to moderate.
Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, methodologies and current researched-based practices in the area of language arts. Considerable knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning and available state and local resources. Working skill in the use of media and technology to support job functions. Demonstrated ability to assess, monitor and use data to differentiate instruction. Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule and monitor program effectiveness. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision-making, problem analysis and interpersonal relationships. Demonstrated ability to use and access a wide variety of materials to support instruction.
Requirements
Must hold a valid Virginia Teaching license with an endorsement in Elementary Education (PreK-6) and have three to five years of successful full-time teaching experience. A Master’s degree and an additional endorsement as a Reading Specialist is preferred.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
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01
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse or rape of anyone?
Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s) and the date(s) of the conviction(s).
06
Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding being terminated or requested to resign from a job position, please provide a brief explanation.
08
Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?
Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding having your teaching license revoked or suspended, please provide a brief explanation.
Required Question
Note: This posting is for the 2025-26 school year only, with an expected start date of August 1, 2025. If you are looking for a current school year position, please apply to its corresponding posting.
Provides differentiated instruction using research-based practices to assist students in acquiring knowledge, skills and strategies that will enable them to become proficient readers and writers. Plans and delivers intervention services to identified students based on specific goals and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Essential Job Functions
- Plans and delivers appropriate intervention for identified students.
- Coordinates and collaborates with the classroom teacher and literacy specialist to effectively plan appropriate intervention lessons to meet the needs of identified students.
- Uses the district curriculum and resources to plan differentiated reading instruction which complements the core curriculum.
- Uses assessment data to plan and deliver instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assesses and documents student learning on an ongoing basis, revises instruction to meet group and/or individual needs, and communicates progress in a timely manner
- Attends workshops and participates in professional development opportunities to enhance instructional practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Report Preparation : Provides periodic reports as requested.
Equipment Operation : Operates personal computer, basic office equipment and equipment related to education.
Contacts: Teachers, Administrators, Parents, Reading Specialists, Elementary Language Arts Specialist, Elementary Language Arts Teacher Consultant, Elementary Language Arts Coaches
Work Direction/Supervision : N/A
Decision Making: Decisions are made with the building administrators, Elementary Language Arts Instructional Specialist, literacy specialist and teachers regarding intervention services under the guidelines of CCPS policy and procedures.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities : N/A
Physical Demands : Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. May be required to lift boxes and other materials up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The employee regularly works in a school environment. The noise level is quiet to moderate.
Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, methodologies and current researched-based practices in the area of language arts. Considerable knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning and available state and local resources. Working skill in the use of media and technology to support job functions. Demonstrated ability to assess, monitor and use data to differentiate instruction. Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule and monitor program effectiveness. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision-making, problem analysis and interpersonal relationships. Demonstrated ability to use and access a wide variety of materials to support instruction.
Requirements
Must hold a valid Virginia Teaching license with an endorsement in Elementary Education (PreK-6) and have three to five years of successful full-time teaching experience. A Master’s degree and an additional endorsement as a Reading Specialist is preferred.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
To learn more details, visit our
01
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse or rape of anyone?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s) and the date(s) of the conviction(s).
06
Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding being terminated or requested to resign from a job position, please provide a brief explanation.
08
Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?
- Yes
- No
Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding having your teaching license revoked or suspended, please provide a brief explanation.
Required Question
Salary : $53,978 - $81,971
