Permanent Substitute - Carver Elementary

Location: Ruby F. Carver Elementary School – 1801 Lauderdale Road, Henrico
Minimum Salary: $23.58 per hour
Posting Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026
Job Status: Substitute

General Statement of Duties

The employee in this classification provides instruction to students in the assigned school. Assumes responsibility for all aspects of classroom instruction, assessments and behavior management on a short‑term or long‑term basis. Implements teacher‑created lesson plans or works collaboratively with a team of educators to generate lesson plans, providing differentiated strategies to instruct students at all levels in all content areas. The daily assignment within that school will vary depending upon the need for substitutes.

Essential Duties

• Improvises lessons in emergency situations where the teacher is unable to provide detailed lesson plans.
• Plans, prepares and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Uses the district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities.
• Remains current in best practices for instructional delivery, assessment and behavior management.
• Assesses student learning using multiple tools on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Creates a positive educational climate for students.
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non‑classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, and fire drills).
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Communicates regularly with parents, administration, and other staff as needed.
• Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 60 semester hours of college credit or two years of experience working with children.
• Completion of Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention training (see Virginia DSS guidance).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 lb frequently and 25–50 lb occasionally; may need to assist, move, or restrain students when required for safety.
• Physical demands include frequent sitting, talking, lifting, walking, standing, and hearing.

Additional Information

For specific position questions, please contact Carver Elementary at 804‑750‑2640.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Background Check Disclosure

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

For information about employee benefits, visit the Henrico County Schools benefits page.