2026-2027 English Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026 Job Description

ENGLISH TEACHER

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Teaching and training special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential. Facilitate specialized subject matter(s), motivating all students to achieve maximum potential. Assist in developing individualized instructional programs. Instruct students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified by State law and administrative regulations and procedures of Portsmouth Public Schools. Establish and maintain standards of behavior. Encourage students to think independently, develop, and express original ideas. Evaluate students' progress, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. Communicate with students, student counselors, and parents through conferences and other means. Maintain professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials. Supervise and monitor student movement and escort students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes, and other activities in the building. Participate in faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required. Perform administrative functions in computer‑based applications. Model non‑discriminatory practices in all activities. Perform related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students, and parents; ability to operate a personal computer. Work requires durability, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions, with voice and visual acuity demands as described.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License, Postgraduate Professional License, or Provisional License with appropriate endorsement to teach a specific subject area. PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education