Position Overview

The licensed substitute teacher is responsible for providing classroom oversight for a teacher, teacher assistant, or other non-teaching position.

Responsibilities

The substitute must work a minimum of six assignments per semester to remain on the active substitute roster.

• Provides continuity of instruction, both verbally and in writing, in various subject areas utilizing curriculum crafted by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) and/or the absent teacher.
• Follows and adheres to lesson plans created by absent teacher.
• Understands the needs and intentions of the absent classroom teacher and clearly communicates these expectations to the students.
• Provides students with assignments, correction to work submitted for approval, update attendance records and answers general student questions.
• Works and builds a positive relationship with students, staff, administrators and Sub Central in Human Resources to provide a safe, positive environment for students.
• Be available to teach a variety of subjects at different grade levels; remaining confident, comfortable, and professional with providing appropriate level of discipline in the classroom.
• At the conclusion of each assignment, provide the absent teacher with a written summary that includes: lessons covered, incidents that may have occurred, student questions, etc.
• Long-term substitute teachers are required to complete lesson plans, record grades and communicate with parents about student progress.
• Non-classroom position follows the directions of a supervisor, manager or school administrator.
• Observes, follows and is well versed in LCPS policies, procedures and expectations.
• Provides direction and supervision to students at all times, ensuring their safety and educational goals are priority during this supervision.
• Complies with the unique policies and procedures of the individual schools that are housed within LCPS.
• Has the ability to be flexible with change and is adaptive to environmental changes on short notices in order to meet the needs of the schools within LCPS.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Holds a current or an expired state-issued teaching license.
• Experience with being a lead teacher/instructor/professor of adults or children preferred.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management strategies is preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written directives, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents in English.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a substitute to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the substitute is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The substitute is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The substitute is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift up to approximately 50 pounds.

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