2026-2027 Substitute Teacher
Newport News Public Schools · Newport News, VA · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
Job Summary
Position is responsible for teaching the assigned subject and enabling each student to pursue his/her education in the absence of the regular teacher.
Essential Duties
- Reports to the designated individual upon arrival at the school.
- Reviews with the designated school representative the lesson plans and schedules to be followed during the school day.
- Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
- Teaches the lesson plans outlined by the regular classroom teacher.
- Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class, during lunch and in other activity periods.
- Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times.
- Reports in writing on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
- Follows all policies, rules and procedures.
- Remains in the building during the hours assigned as a Substitute.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Must have high school diploma or GED with at least 30 semester hours of college credit with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Possess familiarity with the subject(s) being taught.
- Demonstrate some knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.
- Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.