Long Term Substitute Teacher

About the role

The Long-Term Substitute Teacher serves as a replacement for a vacant teacher position for no more than 90 days. You will manage student learning and behavior in accordance with the goals and directives of the school and the agency.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and agency policies.
• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Provides an effective program of instruction to include instructional skills, knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge and use of materials and resources in accordance with the adopted curriculum and consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents and illnesses to the administration immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Maintains students’ coursework, data, and other student documentation in accordance with school and agency policies.
• During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency, shall temporarily perform any duties, as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Eligible for a Virginia teaching license to teach the subject/grade of the long-term assignment preferred.
• General knowledge of student instruction and management practices, procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of Minnick School rules and procedures.
• Ability to guide, direct, teach and control students, to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
• Ability to acquire First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Ability to complete all mandated trainings prior to working in the classroom, including training in de-escalation and physical management of students (Safety Care).
• Ability to learn proprietary software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Valid Virginia Drivers’ License, satisfactory driving record, and proof of insurance if an assigned driver.
• Good oral, written, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to organize work effectively.
• Able to maintain records, prepare reports and required paperwork according to licensing and agency requirements on a timely basis.
• Basic computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Able to observe health and safety regulations.
• Able to promote a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Able to absorb, analyze organize and project information and ideas.

Skills

• Confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Discipline and classroom control.
• Adequate supervision.
• Evidence of preparation.
• Encouraging students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Effective program of instruction.
• Materials and resources.
• Precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reporting all student injuries, accidents and illnesses.
• Implementing lesson plans.
• Maintaining students’ coursework, data, and other student documentation.
• Temporary performance of duties during emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $42,750.
• Health coverage options: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, hospital, critical illness, pet.
• Financial benefits: 401(k) with match, retention bonus, early wage access via DailyPay.
• Time off & well-being support: generous PTO, paid holidays, employee assistance program & chaplain services, educational assistance, professional development, Calm app access (for you, friends & family).

Pay

Competitive pay starting at $42,750.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.