Staunton City Schools, located in historic Staunton, Virginia in the heart of the
Shenandoah Valley, is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Art Teacher opening
at Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center for the 2026-27 academic school year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university. Candidate
must possess or be eligible to possess a professional license issued by VDOE with an
endorsement to teach art.
220 Day (11-month) Contract beginning late July 2026.
Excellent Benefits.
Opened Until Filled.
POST OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background
check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training
Certificate.
STAUNTON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY:
This position provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to
fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to
develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates current, accurate, and comprehensive knowledge of topics covered in the
curriculum and the state Standards of Learning and prepares students to master grade level
standards.
- Plans instruction which includes appropriate curriculum objectives, learning activities, and
lesson plans for students and substitutes. Instructs assigned classes in the locations and times
designated.
- Uses current school and division data to plan both daily and long-range instructional
decisions.
- Selects and creates comprehensive materials and technological resources to meet students'
abilities and needs.
- Prepares for classes as assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of
immediate supervisor.
- Links present content/skills with past and future learning experiences while actively engaging
all students.
- Communicates key learning goals, concepts, and procedures to students in clear and
appropriate manners.
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies to promote active student learning that meets the
needs of all students.
- Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student
learning.
- Provides opportunities for individual differences and equitable participation in learning.
- Provides on-going and timely feedback to students and parents that encourages student
progress.
- Provides a variety of evaluation strategies that measures student achievement.
- Maintains records of student performance and attendance. Uses time efficiently and
effectively.
- Establishes and maintains rapport with students.
- Makes the classroom environment safe and conducive to learning.
- Maintains appropriate standards of behavior in a positive and constructive manner within the
classroom.
- Demonstrates a professional demeanor and practices ethical standards appropriate to the
profession. Establishes positive and respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents,
and the community.
- Participates in meaningful and continuous process of professional development.
- Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and completes all processes such as
teacher evaluation, student records, etc. as required.
- Provides service to the profession and the school.
- Maintains effective communication and collaboration with administrators, colleagues, parents
and the community.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
- Bachelor's degree with appropriate certification for teaching assignment from an accredited
college or university.
- Possess or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education.
- Act under the direction and advice of the building administrators within the guidelines of
school division policy and Virginia Department of Education regulations.
- Knowledge of VDOE and SCS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum.
- Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
- Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff,
students, parents and community.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and human relations skills
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Highly complex duties. Must have high tolerance for change and the ability to work
collaboratively with colleagues. Demanding schedule often includes meetings before and after
school. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling,
reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.
