Rockbridge County Public School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Our workplace culture values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility. Rockbridge County Public School is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Job Summary
Job Title:
Professional Staff
Location:
RCPS Schools (On-Site)
Supervisor:
Principal & Assistant Principal
Job Type:
Full-Time
Employment Classification:
Exempt
Supervisory Role:
No
The Professional Staff member fosters a supportive, structured, and dynamic educational environment that nurtures student development across academic, social, emotional, and physical domains. Using a variety of professional strategies - including direct instruction, targeted interventions, collaborative practices, and experiential approaches - the Professional Staff member delivers specialized services or instructional programming to meet diverse student needs across the division.
Essential Job Functions
- Environment & Learning Management: Establish and maintain a structured, safe, engaging, and respectful environment conducive to learning and student growth. Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to enhance educational programming.
- Communication & Collaboration: Maintain open, professional communication with parents/guardians, colleagues, and administrators to support student success.
- Extracurricular & School Engagement: Participate in school events, committees, and initiatives that contribute to a well-rounded educational environment.
- Individualized Support & Differentiation: Provide targeted guidance and interventions to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and individual student needs.
- Program & Instructional Delivery: Plan and implement high-quality instructional or specialized services aligned with division goals, incorporating active engagement and physical movement where appropriate.
- Moral & Ethical Integrity: Maintain high ethical standards in all professional practices, evaluations, and student/parent interactions.
- Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and complete records as required by the district, school board policy, and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
- Assessment & Evaluation: Evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment methods, data analysis, and observations, providing ongoing feedback and support.
- VDOE & Regulatory Compliance: Abide by state and federal regulations, licensure requirements, curriculum/program standards, and local school board policies.
All other duties as assigned. Core Competencies
- Adaptability & Accountability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, is open to feedback, adjusts approaches to fit the situation, and takes responsibility for actions.
- Analytical Skills: Synthesizes complex information, prioritizes tasks, and determines effective strategies to meet deadlines and requirements.
- Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules leave in advance, begins work on time, adheres to attendance guidelines, ensures responsibilities/coverage are managed during absences, and arrives promptly to commitments.
- Business Ethics: Operates with integrity, upholds district values, and abides by school board policies and administrative processes.
- Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively in English, follows supervisory direction, expresses ideas clearly in verbal and written formats, and presents accurate data.
- Compliance: Takes personal accountability to understand and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements within designated area of authority.
- Confidentiality: Maintains a high degree of confidentiality regarding student and employee records.
- Culture: Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors.
- Customer Service: Delivers prompt, high-quality service to parents, students, colleagues, and external stakeholders while maintaining composure in stressful situations.
- Independence of Action: Sets goals and achieves defined outcomes using established procedures, seeking guidance during complex or unpredictable situations.
- Judgment: Demonstrates sound decision-making, involves appropriate stakeholders, and takes responsibility for choices and communications.
- Organization: Maintains an organized, safe, and functional workspace while adhering to daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
- Safety: Follows injury/illness prevention protocols, reports hazardous conditions, and maintains safe work environments.
- Teamwork / Morale: Acts professionally, gives and receives feedback constructively, works cooperatively within group settings, and fosters a solution-focused mindset.
- Training: Completes required division and state training modules in a timely manner to ensure compliance and professional development.
- Other: Displays patience, emotional energy, resilience, and effective coping strategies under high-demand conditions; advocates effectively for student needs.
Other Duties
- Attendance at Meetings: Actively participate in staff, departmental, and committee meetings to collaborate on school initiatives per annual contract covenants.
- Professional Development: Engage in ongoing learning, workshops, and peer collaboration to continuously improve professional effectiveness.
- Mandated Reporting: Promptly report any suspicions or concerns regarding child abuse or neglect to school leadership to ensure student safety.
- Duty Obligations: Comply with assigned supervision schedules (such as bus, arrival, or dismissal duties) to ensure safe student transitions.
- Mentorship: Support aspiring or developing educators/professionals when appropriate through mentoring and hands-on learning.
- Student Safety & Supervision: Maintain proper supervision of students at all times, including during transitions and extra-curricular windows.
Other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Experience, and Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (Education Major Preferred) or Eligible for an approved VDOE Alternate Teacher Licensure Program (REQUIRED)
- Master’s Degree (PREFERRED)
- Current VDOE Teaching License (PREFERRED)
- Classroom Experience (PREFERRED)
- CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (PREFERRED)
- VDOE Required Training Courses (PREFERRED)
Computer and Equipment Skills
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace platforms (e.g., Gmail/Outlook, Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides).
- Proficiency with web-based communication and teleconferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
- Ability to navigate educational management systems and student information databases (e.g., PowerSchool, Canvas, Infinite Campus).
Working Environment and Physical Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
None Under 1/3 1/3 - 2/3 Over 2/3
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Using hands to touch, handle, or feel
X
Reaching with hands and arms
X
Climbing stairs
X
Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
X
Computer use
X
Phone use
X
Talking and hearing Clear speech and good hearing, both face to face and on the phone; hears well in noisy social environments
Seeing Clear vision at 20 inches or less with or without corrective lenses; vision sufficient to drive motor vehicles safely with or without corrective lenses
Lifting Lifts up to 10 pounds routinely, up to 35 pounds occasionally