Long-term Substitute 8th Grade Science Teacher - Charlottesville Middle School S

Long-term Substitute 8th Grade Science Teacher - Charlottesville Middle School (August 2026 - September 2026)

Location:

Charlottesville, Virginia. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5846007

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Long-term Substitute 8th Grade Science Teacher

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Anticipated Dates: August 17, 2026 - September 14, 2026

The teacher is responsible for developing student success in academics (e.g., reading, writing, language, math, etc.) or skills (e.g., art, music, physical education, etc.) by implementing Division-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to support teachers’ expectations, develop methods for improvement, and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assess students’ academic learning and/or skills to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Assist other teachers in implementing the curriculum.
• Attend a variety of educational workshops, seminars, in‑services, ongoing evaluation processes, reviewing the position plan, etc., to maintain professional knowledge.
• Coordinate a variety of activities (e.g., field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.) to ensure the availability of equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve objectives.
• Develop curriculum and/or individual plans for students in collaboration with the classroom team (e.g., IEP, Section 504, Health Care Plans, etc.) to provide classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or deliver services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Instruct students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Apply best practices for instruction in planning and instructional delivery while focused on equity, culturally responsive practices, and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records (e.g., instructional materials, cleaning work areas/playground, etc.) to ensure availability of items, provide reliable information, and/or ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Model conversation, manners, clean‑up activities, listening, etc., to demonstrate appropriate social behavior.
• Monitor students in a variety of educational settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organize indoor/outdoor, quiet/active activities appropriate to age groups for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children.
• Oversee instructional assistants to provide supervision, training, and/or encourage their participation in planning, curriculum development, and classroom activities.
• Participate in a variety of program activities (e.g., family staffing, staff training, planning, communication, and evaluation activities, etc.) to convey and/or receive information related to the program plan.
• Prepare teaching materials and related reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to implement lesson plans and document student progress.
• Respond to emergencies to immediately resolve safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources to resolve issues, provide information, and/or referrals.
• Assist other personnel, as may be required, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws; plan and manage activities; prepare and maintain accurate records; operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications;…