Biology Teacher (2025 -26 SY)

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.

An HCPS Opportunity Schools

In addition to classroom teaching, the educator collaborates with HCPS educational specialists and community partners to design, implement, and refine curriculum aligned with the mission of the Varina Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainability and the HCPS Living Building. The teacher supports the development of authentic, place-based learning experiences that integrate environmental science, sustainability, and civic engagement. This role contributes to the division’s broader goals by supporting curriculum development, instructional resource creation, and professional learning opportunities tied to environmental education initiatives across Henrico County Public Schools.

• 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.

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:

• Develops environmental education curriculum and instructional resources to support the Varina Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainability and the HCPS Living Building
• Collaborates with division staff and community partners to design interdisciplinary, place-based, and experiential learning experiences aligned with HCPS environmental literacy goals
• Plans daily instructional activities for secondary students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using the VDOE Standards of Learning and the HCPS Aligned curriculum
• Coordinate and supervise work-based learning experiences and capstone projects.
• Manage weekly or biweekly VCESS Curriculum embedded field experiences
• Plan and participate in local and site-based field trips.
• Plan and participate in overnight, out-of-town field trips.
• 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 a professional manner when interacting with students, parents, patrons, community agencies, and colleagues
• Incorporates and models the appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning
• Performs other duties as assigned

This posting is for an 11-month assignment with an July 14, 2025, contractual start date.

Annual salary for this position will be prorated to the start day.

• $66,240.11 (Bachelors)
$69,419.81 (Masters)

To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload the following documents and credentials:

• Professional Resume
• Copy of Teaching License

• PRAXIS Test Results (If available)

• 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.