16 school support jobs found in Newport News

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for providing clerical office support in the ESL department Essential Duties 1. Performs a variety of clerical tasks as assigned by administrators. 2. Compiles information from various sources for records and reports. 3. Maintains student files and records. 4. Registers in-coming students. 5. Answers the telephone and responds to the needs of parents, teachers, and administrators. 6. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Completion of a standard high school or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment. Ability to...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for performing a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance. Essential Duties Inspects and maintains the ground, cleans areas and assists with landscaping by cleaning sidewalks, mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, raking, shoveling and removal of debris and/or snow. Operates and maintains all assigned mowing equipment, vehicles and trailers to include checking fluid levels, refueling, checking tire pressure, cleaning, adjusting and greasing. Performs a documented knowledge and skills assessment of all tools to be utilized in the landscape shop. Prompt and regular attendance at work. Completes work orders assigned by supervisor Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Landscape Shop Supervisor or other appropriate administrators. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission...

Job Description Job Summary Position performs specialized psychological work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student's sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families. Essential Duties Performs casework services with students/families to help resolve student's behavioral, learning, & social problems. Selects and administers age appropriate psychological tests, assessment methods, and materials in order to determine the needs of the student. Consults with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for referral. Gathers background...

Job Description Job Summary Position performs specialized psychological work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student's sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families. Essential Duties Performs casework services with students/families to help resolve student's behavioral, learning, & social problems. Selects and administers age appropriate psychological tests, assessment methods, and materials in order to determine the needs of the student. Consults with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for referral. Gathers background...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for assisting students, school personnel and parents with relevant educational and personal/social goals. Develops and implement effective programs for all students while functioning as a member of a school's multidisciplinary team. Essential Duties Develops and provides an effective comprehensive school counseling program to serve the needs of all students. Demonstrates knowledge of national, state, and local school counseling standards. Provides students and families with immediate and long-range educational planning and course selection as appropriate. Collect, analyze, and use data to develop, implement, and evaluate the school counseling program. Provides individual and group counseling for students and ensure that at least 60% of time is devoted to counseling of students. Works cooperatively with school personnel to foster more effective learning climates for students. Provides workshops for parents and...

Job Description This posting is for Early Childhood Special Education (Birth - 5 years old) Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Minimum Qualifications : Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field. Must be eligible or possess Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement in Special Education. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public. In order...

Job Description This posting is for Special Education Teacher - Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teacher PreK-12. Job Summary: Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Essential Duties: 1. Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and provides transfer of knowledge. 2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools. 3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the...

Job Description This posting is for Special Education Teacher - Blindness & Visual Impairments. Job Summary: Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Essential Duties: 1. Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and provides transfer of knowledge. 2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools. 3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of...

Job Description This posting is for Elementary & Secondary - Special Education General and Adaptive Curriculum. Job Summary: Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Essential Duties: 1. Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and provides transfer of knowledge. 2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools. 3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for providing all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth and research and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center resources. Essential Duties Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned. Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program. Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs teachers and students on the use of the system. Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources. Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the division's special education programs and implementation of initiatives for PK-12. Position chairs eligibility/IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings; interprets state and federal regulations; develops the curriculum; provides staff development; supervises staff; and prepares/monitors the program budget. Essential Duties Supervises and administers division-wide special education programs and initiatives for students with disabilities in PK-12. Chairs eligibility, IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings as assigned by the Director of Special Education. Interprets state and federal regulations governing special education and ensures compliance in assigned special education areas. Develops, coordinates, and supports the implementation of division-wide and school-based social-emotional learning and positive behavior supports for...

Job Description Contract Length: 220 Days Job Summary The Program Specialist for the BASE Program supports the daily operations and activities of this short-term, intensive behavior redirection program for elementary students (K-3) who require differentiated social-emotional and academic supports to achieve success and transition back to their home schools. The specialist works collaboratively with teachers, school leaders, families, and community partners to ensure high-quality instruction, positive behavior supports, and consistent implementation of intervention strategies. This role monitors student progress, coordinates support services, and promotes alignment with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL), accreditation requirements, and the NNPS Strategic Plan. The Program Specialist also provides coaching and guidance to staff, facilitates communication across schools and families, and assists with planning and transitions to ensure students receive safe, structured,...

Job Description *This is a grant funded position* Job Summary The Elementary World Language Teacher is responsible for creating a supportive, engaging classroom environment where young learners (Preschool through Grade 5) are introduced to language learning while fostering curiosity, global awareness, and cultural appreciation. The teacher will design developmentally appropriate lessons that integrate language and culture, helping students build communication skills and an understanding of the diverse communities where the target language is spoken. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Education, World Languages, or a related field. Virginia licensure eligibility or Virginia Collegiate Professional / Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in foreign/world language. Demonstrated ability to teach world language to young learners. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability...

Job Description Job Summary: Under the direction of the Principal, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the school principal in the planning, organization, coordination, administration, and management of an assigned school's activities and programs, including curriculum, instruction, assessment and student conduct and attendance. Position assists with the supervision and evaluation of assigned staff, creating a safe environment, monitoring budget development and other duties associated with the successful operation of a school. Essential Duties: 1. Coordinates and supervises the daily operation of the school's attendance program, security functions, transportation, in-school suspension, detention operations and works in cooperation with school board office administrators/supervisors who have division wide responsibility for these operations. 2. Works with school principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff....

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Essential Duties 1. Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepared students to master grade level standards. 2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative Regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools. 3. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for creating a dual-language immersion (Spanish) classroom environment that ensures learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Position will provide standards-based instruction in Spanish in two content areas with another teacher providing instruction in English in two other content areas. Fifty percent of the students will be native Spanish speakers and fifty percent will be native English speakers. Essential Duties 1. Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepared students to master grade level standards. 2. Instructs students using strategies conducive to dual-language immersion,...