Substitute Teachers

Substitute Teachers for  (New Applicants Only)

Augusta County Public Schools Division Wide - 18 Government Center Lane Verona, VA 24482 - Verona, Virginia. Open in Google Maps.

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2025

Job Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal and Supervisor of Personnel

Salary Scale: $17/hour ($20/hour for retired teachers from any school division)

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

To Apply:

• Complete a Substitute Application Online using the link to the right ("apply for this position").
• In the application be sure to list any degrees you have acquired or courses you have taken that directly relate to teaching. If licensed to teach, upload a copy of your teaching license.
• A minimum of two references are required, including a professional reference from a current or previous supervisor.
• Selected applicants will be scheduled to come to Central Office (Verona) for the background check and paperwork associated with payroll, as well as a mandatory training/orientation session. As required by state law, the TB screener form must also be completed.
• Once all paperwork has been received and training completed, applicants will be added to the Approved Substitute List that is provided to Principals.

Provides assistance to the school in the absence of the teacher; performs related tasks as required and directed by lead teachers, department chairs or administration; carries out particular routine duties and responsibilities of the instructional program as provided in the lesson plans.

The minimum performance expectations include, but not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Delivery of instruction to students;
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs);
• Assists students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts;
• Maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists teacher and/or students in clean‑up activities, etc.);
• Maintains a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
• Assists in ensuring the adequate safe supervision of all students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Assists the regular teacher(s) in grading student work as directed;
• Assists the teacher(s) in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed;
• Assists in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students from one learning environment to another;
• Assists in the proper maintenance of students' records, under supervision and/or direction of classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s);
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non‑discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, and staff.

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED).

Candidate must possess good moral character.

Work typically in school settings: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Includes frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting up to 30 pounds, occasional lifting of equipment, materials and/or students up to 60 pounds; occasional movement of students via wheelchairs or mechanical devices; occasional…