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PO Box 6038
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Certified - Position - Science Teacher
Job Number 3700274891
Start Date
Open Date 11/01/2026
Closing Date 02/28/2027
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of the school principal, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community. Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
- Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
- Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
- Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of VBCPS curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development.
- Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
- Take all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, VBCPS policy and administrative regulation.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Appraise his/her own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Participate in school management and share responsibility for the total school program.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of VBCPS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, VBCPS policies and effective instructional practices; thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process; ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; ability to infuse technology into curriculum; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Must have or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education.
Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional stooping and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Salary Range: From/To
Annual Salary Range: $57,801-$90,347
Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/personal reasons leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Instructional Experience-Based Step Pay Scale (Standard Teaching)
Start Date 2027-2028 School Yr
Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, 4-6)
To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133, 2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.
Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
PO Box 6038
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Certified - Position - Science Teacher
Job Number 3700274891
Start Date
Open Date 11/01/2026
Closing Date 02/28/2027
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of the school principal, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community. Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
- Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
- Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
- Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of VBCPS curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development.
- Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
- Take all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, VBCPS policy and administrative regulation.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Appraise his/her own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Participate in school management and share responsibility for the total school program.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of VBCPS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, VBCPS policies and effective instructional practices; thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process; ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; ability to infuse technology into curriculum; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Must have or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education.
Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional stooping and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Salary Range: From/To
Annual Salary Range: $57,801-$90,347
Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/personal reasons leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Instructional Experience-Based Step Pay Scale (Standard Teaching)
Start Date 2027-2028 School Yr
Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, 4-6)
To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133, 2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.
Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Chemistry Teacher
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
Your degree must be in chemistry, chemical education, or a directly related science field. A general education degree without a chemistry concentration may not satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards, so request an official transcript evaluation before applying.
Target districts with active H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify school districts and private institutions that have already certified LCAs for Chemistry Teacher roles. Prior filing history signals an employer already understands the H-1B process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Confirm each campus requires a separate LCA
If you teach at more than one school building or campus, DOL requires a separately certified LCA for each worksite. Raise this with your employer early so the petition covers every location where you'll spend a material portion of your time.
Align your offer letter to the prevailing wage
Run the O*NET SOC code for Chemistry Teachers through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your employer must certify the offered salary meets the applicable prevailing wage for your specific county, and mismatches delay LCA certification.
Account for the academic hiring calendar in your timeline
School districts hire on a fixed academic-year schedule, often finalizing contracts by spring for fall starts. Because H-1B status is granted for up to three years and cap selection rules have changed recently, start employer conversations at least six months before your intended start date.
Prepare a state teaching license before the I-129 is filed
Most states require a valid chemistry or secondary science teaching license as a condition of employment. USCIS may treat licensure as evidence of specialty occupation, so obtaining or at minimum initiating your state credential strengthens the petition at filing.
H-1B Visa Chemistry Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chemistry Teacher role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Chemistry Teacher positions at accredited schools typically qualify as specialty occupations because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical education, or a closely related science field. Employers document this in the I-129 petition by citing the job description, degree requirements in the posting, and O*NET classification data for the position.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Chemistry Teachers?
Public school districts, private K-12 schools, charter networks, and community colleges are the most common sponsors. Universities that employ chemistry instructors at the undergraduate level also file H-1B petitions. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for teaching roles on Migrate Mate before applying.
How does the LCA process work specifically for school-based roles?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, certifying that the offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your occupation in the school's county and that hiring you won't adversely affect working conditions for U.S. teachers. If you teach at multiple buildings, each worksite address must appear on a separately certified LCA before the I-129 petition is filed with USCIS.
Does a state teaching license affect my H-1B petition?
Yes, in a meaningful way. USCIS may view a state-issued chemistry or secondary science teaching credential as evidence that the position requires specialized knowledge and a specific degree, reinforcing the specialty occupation argument. If your license is pending at petition time, include documentation showing you've applied and explain the state's licensure timeline in the cover letter.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new school district mid-year?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to begin working for a new sponsoring employer once the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your previous status was lawfully maintained. The new district must file a fresh LCA covering its specific worksite locations and certify the prevailing wage for its county before submitting the transfer petition to USCIS.