Welcome to Radford University 2013 Education Career Fair Amherst County Schools, Amherst, VA : Positions Available: Elementary, Secondary English, Secondary Math, Secondary Social Studies and History, Special Education, Art, Health and Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry, Reading Specialist, Library Media Specialist, Technology Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA : A progressive and innovative school system, seeks highly qualified individuals in all areas of instruction. Offers a competitive salary and benefits package with vast professional development opportunities. Successful candidates should be familiar with best instructional practices. High need areas include Special Education, Math, Science, and Bilingual Education (Spanish). All candidates must be eligible for licensure and have taken Praxis II in their content area. Positions Available: Openings anticipated in Special Education, Math, Science, Elementary Education, Spanish (bilingual), Tech Ed, and Reading. Botetourt County Schools, Fincastle, VA : Campbell County Schools, Rustburg, VA : More than 8,000 Campbell County students attend (2) high schools, (2) combined schools, (2) middle schools, (7) elementary schools, (1) alternative school and one career and technical center. Over 1,000 teachers, librarians, guidance personnel, special education instructors and support staff work jointly to meet the needs of all students. Positions Available: Anticipated vacancy positions: Certified Network Administrator, Elementary & Secondary Teachers (Secondary positions include Science, Math, English and History); (Elementary positions include all subjects). Must currently have or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License. Carroll County Public Schools, Hillsville, VA : A fully accredited school division that serves the needs of over 4,000 students in grades pre-k through 12. Charlottesville City Schools, Charlottesville, VA : Serves a diverse student population of approximately 4,000 in grades pre-k through 12. Houses (6) elementary, (1) upper elementary, (1) middle school and (1) high school. Positions Available: TBA for 2013-14. Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA : Chesterfield County Schools, Chesterfield, VA The reputation of the county s public schools often inspires families to make their home in Chesterfield County. SchoolMatch, an independent research and data service, consistently rates Chesterfield County Public Schools as having precisely the balance parents seek. For the fourth time Chesterfield County was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America s Promise Alliance. 2013 Education Career Fair Page 1
Fairfax County Schools, Fairfax, VA Largest school system in the nation and located in Northern Virginia, has unique opportunities for highly motivated, instructionally sound, and creative individuals who would like to help build the future..child by child. Over 18,000 students, employing more than 23,000 people. Opportunities for staff development, training and advancement are available to all employees. Instructional coaches are available in every school, and various cohorts are sponsored by the county annually. Excellent mentoring programs are available to both new and experienced teachers, and employee benefits are outstanding. Positions Available: Hiring teachers for the 2913-14 school year from all subject areas. Fauquier County Public Schools, Warrenton, VA The core educator of a historic and naturally beautiful community, is committed to ensuring the development of confident, responsible, and broadly educated citizens by cultivating the unique potential and charter of each learner for a successful future. Conveniently located 45 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., Fauquier County, has a culturally diverse population of 70,000. Fauquier County Public Schools is home to 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative education school. Floyd County Schools, Floyd, VA Franklin County Schools, Rocky Mount, VA Fredericksburg City Schools, Fredericksburg, VA Grayson County Schools, Independence, VA Hanover County Public Schools, Ashland, VA In 2012/13 HCPS will serve approximately 18,019 students in grades prek-12 in (4) high schools, (4) middle schools, (15) elementary schools, The Georgetown School, our Alternative Education Center, and the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology. One of the largest school districts in Virginia and is among the 300 largest of 15,500 school districts in the United States. Positions Available: Math, Science, Technology Harford County Public Schools, Bel Air, MD Located in suburban/rural Maryland at the head of the Chesapeake Bay near major urban areas such as Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, and New York City. Offers its employees a supportive and enriching environment while showing its dedication to personal and professional growth by providing new teachers with full-time mentor teachers, competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and career growth opportunity through tuition reimbursement. (54) schools, approximately 40,000 students, 3,000 teachers, 230 administrators and supervisors and 1,800 support staff. 2013 Education Career Fair Page 2
Henry County Schools, Collinsville, VA Positions Available: High School Math Teacher at Bassett High School. King George County Public schools, King George, VA Positions Available: K-12 instructional positions, special education, speech and language therapists. Loudoun County Schools, Ashburn, VA Louisa County Schools, Mineral, VA Louisa is a short drive from Charlottesville, Richmond or Fredericksburg and just 95 miles from Washington, D.C. (4) elementary schools, (1) middle school and (1) high school (approx. 4,800 students). New teachers can earn $40,370 or $42,570 with a master s. From our comprehensive benefits package to the various professional development opportunities we provide our teachers, we go the extra mile to ensure each teacher receives the support he or she needs to be successful. Positions Available: Teachers Math, Science, English, History, Special Education, Middle Ed 6-8, Elementary Ed K-5, CTE Madison County Public Schools, Madison, VA Committed to excellence and have high expectations for our students. Approximately 1,800 students attend two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The PK-12 curriculum is designed to help students acquire the academic and social skills necessary to become productive citizens. Manassas City Public Schools, Manassas, VA Thirty miles southwest of Washington, DC. Very diverse (5) elementary, (1) intermediate, (1) middle school, (1) high school. Martinsville City Public Schools, Martinsville, VA Public school system with (4) schools and (1) preschool with a total of approximately 2,500 students. Montgomery County Public Schools, Christiansburg, VA Located in the Appalachian Mountains in southwest Virginia. Approximately 9,400 students. In addition to the academic rigor in the classroom, focus is on involving students in fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities such as debate, robotics, and forensics. Positions Available: Classroom teachers and specialty teachers. Nelson County Schools, Lovington, VA A rural school district located in Central Virginia. Approximately 2000 students. There are (2) elementary schools, (1) middle/high school complex. Positions Available: Special Education Teachers 2013 Education Career Fair Page 3
Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA Educates over 30,500 children in 5 early childhood centers, 25 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 5 high schools, and various other locations. We continue to work hard to improve our students proficiency in literacy and math by supporting teachers in their instruction, developing a coherent curriculum, and using data to foster continuous improvement. We believe that rigorous course work, coupled with increased time for instruction, new teaching tools, and technology innovations, will boost student achievement. Norfolk City Schools, Norfolk, VA An urban district that serves approximately 29,000 students in (33) elementary, (8) middle, and (5) high schools. Employ approximately 3,000 teachers. Northampton County Schools, Machipongo, VA PK-12, (1) high school/middle school, (2) elementary. Patrick County Public Schools, Stuart,VA Pittsylvania County Schools, Chatham, VA Located in south central Virginia and comprised of (10) elementary schools, (4) middle schools, (4) high schools, (1) alternative school. Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA The mission is to provide a World-Class Education to all students where the focus is on teaching and learning. The School Division, located approximately 35 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., has approximately 83,551 students, making it the second largest school division in Virginia. There are currently (57) elementary schools, (16) middle schools, (11) high schools, (3) special education schools, (2) alternative schools, (2) traditional schools and one special site. The Governor s School Innovation Park is located in Manassas and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is located in Alexandria. The school division provides a competitive salary and benefits plan. Pulaski County Schools, Pulaski, VA Radford City Schools, Radford, VA (1) high school, (1) intermediate school, and (2) elementary schools (Pre-k, 2, & 3-6). Positions Available: Special Education, Elementary, and High School. Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA 2013 Education Career Fair Page 4
Roanoke City Public Schools, Roanoke, VA An urban school division serving a K-12 student population of 13,800 in 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 2 senior high schools, Noel C Taylor Learning Academy, Forest Park Academy, and Roanoke Valley Governor's School. Both high schools compete in the AAA division of the VHSL. A staff of 2,300 is employed in the division. Roanoke County Schools, Roanoke, VA Positions Available: All teaching positions with an emphasis on Mathematics, Science, World Languages, and Special Education. Rockingham County Schools (NC), Eden, NC More than 14,300 students in grades K-12. Centrally located in the eastern seaboard along the NC/VA border. Smyth County Schools, Marion, VA (14) schools, and over 4,700 students. Spotsylvania County Schools, Fredericksburg, VA Serves 24,000 students in grades K-12, offering a full range of educational programs. Located near historic Fredericksburg, midway between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA and is ideally situated for cultural activities, entertainment and recreation. Anticipates hiring 250 new teachers each school year. Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, VA Conveniently located 35 miles south of Washington DC. A superior instructional program is a top priority. Inspire excellence by employing high-quality educators, and offer many professional development opportunities and mentor programs for staff. With 30 schools educating over 26,000 students, school system is one of the best in Virginia. Students score above the state and national averages on standardized tests, and they earn awards at the regional, state and national levels. More than 82% of our graduates plan to continue their education at college or trade/technical schools. Suffolk City Schools, Suffolk, VA One of the fastest growing school districts in Virginia. A student enrollment of 15,000 with (12) elementary, (4) middle and (3) high school. The overall student-teacher ratio is 25 to 1. All of the schools are fully accredited. The City of Suffolk is located in Hampton Roads, 25 miles from Virginia Beach and 90 miles south of Richmond. Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Great support, high achievement and cultural diversity. Virginia Beach and the surrounding communities offer a high quality of life through a wealth of free-time pursuits. We offer 9 world languages: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Latin, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. 2013 Education Career Fair Page 5