Chesterfield County Public Schools
Salary: $60,551.00 - $91,954.00 Annually
Location : Midlothian, VA
Job Type: 220 days, 8 hours per day
Job Number: 16400
Department: SL - High School Leadership
Location/Office: James River HS
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
FLSA: Exempt
General Description
Provides instructional leadership and oversees operation of a high school Specialty Center. Responsible for the organization and structure of the program. Supports a staff of professional and support instructional personnel under the direction of the principal. May be assigned classroom instruction.
Essential Job Functions :
Responsible for budget preparation; monitors specialty center budget and record of expenditures; approves spending. Identifies funding sources to address specialty center needs. Ensures compliance with fiscal guidelines.
Report Preparation:
Prepares regular reports related to the instructional program, operations of the center and progress of students.
Equipment Operation :
Computer, audio-visual equipment and appropriate software applications.
Contacts:
A wide variety of personnel within the school system and business community. Serves as a school system representative to the community.
Work Direction :
Under supervision of the principal, provides direction and guidance to professional and support staff of the center.
Supervision :
Assists the principal in the selection, supervision and development of center's faculty and support staff.
Decision Making :
High degree of independent decision-making.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities :
Makes recommendations and assists in the developing and revising existing or implementation of new policies.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; handle paper files, records, computer and equipment controls; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and drive. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to prepare and carry (usually under 25 pounds) instructional materials.
Work Environment :
The employee regularly works in a school or office environment. The noise level is quiet to moderate.
Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of instructional and internship program planning, total high school operation and group dynamics. Considerable knowledge of federal and state regulations relative to areas of responsibility and the ability to interpret and apply the regulations. Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction; of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated abilities in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, long range planning and forecasting and the ability to communicate effectively.
Requirements
Eligible for Virginia licensure (mandatory). Teaching degree in related field or an equivalent of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and ability. Experience in working with high school students.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
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Have you ever been convicted of any offense involving a child?
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Are you the subject of any criminal proceedings?
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If you answered "yes" to the question regarding current criminal proceedings, please provide a brief explanation.
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Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?
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If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s), the date(s) of the conviction(s), and if the conviction involved any persons under the age of 18.
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Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?
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Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?
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If you answered "yes" to the question regarding recommendation for non-renewal of employment contract, please provide a brief explanation.
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Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."
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Required Question
Location : Midlothian, VA
Job Type: 220 days, 8 hours per day
Job Number: 16400
Department: SL - High School Leadership
Location/Office: James River HS
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
FLSA: Exempt
General Description
Provides instructional leadership and oversees operation of a high school Specialty Center. Responsible for the organization and structure of the program. Supports a staff of professional and support instructional personnel under the direction of the principal. May be assigned classroom instruction.
Essential Job Functions :
- Under the direction of the principal, provides program direction and supervision to this specialty center. Provides leadership in promoting choices for students in pursuing courses of study appropriate to their special talents and interests.
- Coordinates with the principal and the Human Resource Department staffing needs; recommends staffing changes; participates in the recruitment, selection and assignment of the center's staff.
- Provides leadership and direction to the center teachers and support staff; reviews and analyzes data to lead the center's efforts in achieving high academic performance of all students.
- Coordinates curriculum development with Instructional Services, the school administration and community organizations. Communicates division-wide policy, procedures and guidelines to the school staff. Interprets school board policy, procedures and guidelines to parents and public. Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statute, policy and guidelines related to public schools and institutional policies of related organizations.
- Serves as a member of the school leadership team and represents the specialty center at meetings, conferences, hearings and other public forums; gathers citizen and parental input. Works with committees of teachers, business alliances and organizations in specific programs.
- Under the direction of the school principal, the coordinator will be responsible for curriculum design, course selection, staff selection, curriculum writing and material/textbook selection and ordering.
- Communicates educational opportunities of the Specialty Center including conducting orientations, open houses and countywide curriculum fairs. Prepares and edits brochures and other publications.
- Under the direction of the principal, coordinates student selection and notification.
- May be assigned classroom instruction: Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum using district curriculum. Assesses student's learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs. Maintains order within the classroom in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management. Supervises students during non-classroom time (lunch, fire drills, etc.).
- Performs other duties as assigned by the building level principal.
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
- Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
- Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Responsible for budget preparation; monitors specialty center budget and record of expenditures; approves spending. Identifies funding sources to address specialty center needs. Ensures compliance with fiscal guidelines.
Report Preparation:
Prepares regular reports related to the instructional program, operations of the center and progress of students.
Equipment Operation :
Computer, audio-visual equipment and appropriate software applications.
Contacts:
A wide variety of personnel within the school system and business community. Serves as a school system representative to the community.
Work Direction :
Under supervision of the principal, provides direction and guidance to professional and support staff of the center.
Supervision :
Assists the principal in the selection, supervision and development of center's faculty and support staff.
Decision Making :
High degree of independent decision-making.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities :
Makes recommendations and assists in the developing and revising existing or implementation of new policies.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; handle paper files, records, computer and equipment controls; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and drive. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to prepare and carry (usually under 25 pounds) instructional materials.
Work Environment :
The employee regularly works in a school or office environment. The noise level is quiet to moderate.
Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of instructional and internship program planning, total high school operation and group dynamics. Considerable knowledge of federal and state regulations relative to areas of responsibility and the ability to interpret and apply the regulations. Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction; of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated abilities in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, long range planning and forecasting and the ability to communicate effectively.
Requirements
Eligible for Virginia licensure (mandatory). Teaching degree in related field or an equivalent of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and ability. Experience in working with high school students.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
To learn more details, visit our
01
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- Yes
- No
02
Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you ever been convicted of any offense involving a child?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you the subject of any criminal proceedings?
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding current criminal proceedings, please provide a brief explanation.
06
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?
- Yes
- No
07
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s), the date(s) of the conviction(s), and if the conviction involved any persons under the age of 18.
08
Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?
- Yes
- No
09
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding being terminated or requested to resign from a job position, please provide a brief explanation.
10
Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?
- Yes
- No
11
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding recommendation for non-renewal of employment contract, please provide a brief explanation.
12
Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."
- Yes
- No
13
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding having your teaching license revoked or suspended, please provide a brief explanation.
Required Question