2026-2027 Substitute Teacher

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools seeks a Substitute Teacher to cover assigned subjects in the absence of the regular teacher. You will deliver the prepared lesson plans, monitor student engagement, and maintain the established routines and procedures of the classroom throughout the day.

You will report to the designated school contact, supervise students during all activities, document daily activities in writing, and follow all district policies.

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 and ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the designated individual upon arrival at the school.
• Reviews lesson plans with the school representative and follows the schedule.
• Maintains routines and procedures of the school and classroom.
• Teaches the lesson plans outlined by the regular teacher.
• Oversees pupil behavior in class, during lunch and in other periods.
• Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students.
• Reports in writing on the day’s activities at the end 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred / required

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)

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.

The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this link, NNPS COMPENSATION.