Middle School Life Science Teacher

Prince William County Public Schools is inviting applications for the following position: Middle School Life Science Teacher School Year: 2026-2027 Location: Lake Ridge Middle School Job Summary: This position plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students. This position manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities, as required, and carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities. This position, covered by this specification, serves as a general education classroom teacher; classes taught may be single or multi-grade level, subject, skill, or specialty oriented. This position usually performs duties within a team or departmental setting but might work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position may be assigned to science labs or industrial arts/technology or other education labs where greater than average monitoring is required to diminish the chance of accidental injury to students. This position performs work under the general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of the Instructional Process• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned• Knowledge of pre-adolescent and adolescent growth and development• Knowledge of Prince William County Curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs• Skill in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned• Skill in oral and written communication; excellent human relations skills• If teaching a foreign language, proficiency in oral and written communications in that language Education: Bachelor's Degree Collegiate professional, postgraduate professional, or appropriate vocational certificate/license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement(s) required for teaching assignment(s); must be eligible for the Virginia State Certification Program.