2026-2027 EARTH SCIENCE TEACHER

# EARTH SCIENCE TEACHERS School Year: 2026-2027 Assignments and Locations: To be determined

Do you have a passion for teaching? Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for Earth Science teaching positions that may become available within our division for the 2026-2027 school year.

Please note this is a continuous recruit posting to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location/job be posted, you may also be required to apply to that posting.

## PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.

## ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teachers License with the appropriate endorsement to teach Earth Science.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum materials.
• Possess ability to effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instruction.
• Integrate technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning.
• Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework.
• Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students.
• Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Engage and collaborate effectively with parents and families.
• Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities.

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a masters degree in Education and/or the specific subject area.
• Possess endorsement to teach dual enrollment courses.

## FLSA Status Exempt

## SALARY $52,832.35 - $85,613.64 annually with benefits commensurate with experience. Salary may change due to 2026-2027 budget considerations.

## BENEFITS

• Anthem Medical Plans: Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage.
• Ameritas Vision Plan: Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses.
• Delta Dental Plan: FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families.
• Carilion EAP: FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families.
• Generous Employee Leave Benefits: MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS): Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
• Employee Sick Leave Bank: Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long-term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more: https://mymarkiii.com/mcpsva

## CLOSING DATE Open until filled

## EEO Statement The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information including family medical history is prohibited.

Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs, and activities that are accessible, usable, and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare, and other social services.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Human Resources
• Assistant Director of Human Resources

Address: 750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073 Phone: 540-382-5100