Long Term Substitute, English Teacher - SKMS

Long Term Substitute, English Teacher - SKMS  School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools SKYLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Position: Long Term Substitute Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Contract: As Needed

Salary Scale: Substitute

FLSA Status: Exempt

Revised: 9/2010, 1/2021

Dates: August through November 19th

Primary Function: 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.

Mandatory Training: Prior to becoming a substitute teacher with Harrisonburg City you must complete the Child Abuse and Neglect:
Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators online training module at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./cws
5691/index.html. Attach the certificate to your online application.

Long term teacher substitute rate after 10 consecutive days is $200/day.

• Long‑term substitutes should have a valid Virginia teaching license (not required for custodial substitutes).
• Must submit a recent physician certificate (within twelve months) 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.

• Report to the building administrator or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Review all lesson plans and schedules to be followed prior to the students’ arrival.
• Maintain the established routines and procedures of the designated school and classroom; grade other written work not left in the lesson plans.
• Teach the lesson outlined and described by the absent teacher.
• Consult with the administration, team leader, or grade level teacher to gain a clear understanding of the schedule and assignment.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining a positive classroom climate and demonstrate enthusiasm for the teaching/learning process.
• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
• Comply with and support school division policies, regulations and procedures.
• Complete the Substitute Assessment Form and leave it for the regular teacher.

Light work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Regular travel throughout the school and interaction with students, staff, and community members. Vocal communication required for expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word; hearing required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data; and subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Regular contact with staff members required; not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of licensed personnel.

The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of this position.