ESL Teacher (2025 -26 SY)

Job Title

ESL Teacher (2025 -26 SY)

Location

Highland Springs, VA, US

Organization Name

HCPS - Highland Springs High School (HCPS Opportunity School)

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 vacancy is for the 2025-26 School Year.

An HCPS Opportunity Schools

This is an HCPS Opportunity School. Starting in the 2023-24 school year, Henrico County Public Schools will designate select schools with high rates of vacant positions and provisionally licensed staff as Opportunity Schools through the HCPS Career Ladder. This is a new pathway within the Career Ladder through which entire schools, selected by HCPS, receive compensation supplements, additional staffing resources and specialized professional learning.

https://henricoschools.us/opportunity-schools/

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

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 Expectations

• Plans daily instructional activities for secondary students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using state Standards of Learning and the curriculum of the district
• Uses current school and division data to plan instruction
• Develops formative and summative tests, using multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs
• Maintains order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized learning environment
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance, and communicates this effectively with students and their parents
• Selects, requisitions, and uses a variety of instructional materials to stimulate learning and meet the needs of all students
• Communicates and coordinates instruction with other staff (special ed, gifted, remediation staff, etc.) relative to student learning
• Stays abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction and effective schools
• Maintains professional manner when interacting with students, parents, patrons, community agencies and colleagues
• Incorporates and models appropriate use of Technology to support instruction and student learning
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Teaching license in the above-mentioned curriculum is required.
• Applicants with a Bachelor's degree, relevant college coursework, and passing Praxis test scores are encouraged to apply
  
  

Additional Information

This posting is for the 2025-26 SY with a August 11, 2025, contractual start date. HCPS Opportunity School stipend to be added to base compensation.

• The annual salary stated in this posting is based on the 2024-2025 adopted financial plan. The annual salary, for the 2025-2026 school year, will be determined once the 2025-2026 school year financial plan is approved and adopted in the Spring of 2025.
  
  

Minimum Annual Starting Salary

• $55,897.48 (Bachelors)
• $58,580.71 (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 https://www.henricoschools.us/page/careers.

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