Substitute - BES

Permanent Substitute with Benefits - BES  School Year)

Blue Stone Elementary, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Starting Date:
Aug 19, 2026

Position: Substitute Teacher and Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Principal/Administrator

Contract: As needed

Salary Scale: Substitute

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job : 5804375

Salary: $21,170 to $34,896 Per Year

Position Type: Full-Time

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 provide substitute services as a custodian, secretary or assistant).

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. Please attach the certificate to your application.

• Reports to the building administrator or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Reviews all lesson plans and schedules before students arrive.
• 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 clarify schedule and assignment.
• Assumes 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.

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate, or have 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 does not apply to custodial substitutes.
• Must submit a recent (