About this role
HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position
Substitute Teacher and Teacher Assistant
Reports to:
Principal/Administrator
Contract
As needed
Salary Scale
Substitute
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Revised
9/2010, 3/2021
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide quality instruction that enables each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher (or provides substitute services as a custodian, secretary or assistant).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
Prior to becoming a substitute teacher with Harrisonburg City you must complete the Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators.
This on-line training module can be located at the following website: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cps/mandated_reporters/cwse5691/story_html5.html
Once complete please attach the certificate, received at the end of the training module, to your on-line application.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Reports to the building administrator or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
- Reviews all lesson plans and schedules to be followed prior to the students' arrival.
- Maintains the established routines and procedures of the designated school and classroom. (The substitute is expected to grade other written work not left in the lesson plans.)
- Teaches the lesson outlined and described by the absent teacher.
- Consults with the administration, team leader, or grade level teacher to get a clear understanding of the schedule and assignment.
- Assumes the responsibility for maintaining a positive classroom climate and demonstrates enthusiasm for the teaching/learning process.
- Practices and promotes positive interaction with and among students.
- Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations and procedures.
- Completes the Substitute Assessment Form and leaves it for the regular teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate is required, or has previously worked in Harrisonburg City Public Schools for at least 2 years as a paraprofessional. Long-term substitutes should have a valid Virginia teaching license. This minimum requirement does not apply to custodial substitutes.
- Must submit a recent (within twelve months) certificate signed by a licensed physician stating the absence of communicable tuberculosis.
- Pass a criminal review by the State Police Department and Virginia Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services background check.
- Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain good working relationships with students, families and co-workers.
- Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments to improve instructional practices.
- Proficiency in the use of a variety of office equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office, email, and information system applications as well as working knowledge of cloud based applications such as Google drive.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and the community.
- Proficiency in business English: spelling, grammar, and spoken language.
- Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, co-workers, and the community.