Anticipated Permanent Substitute with Benefits - SES (2026-2027 School Year)

SPOTSWOOD ELEMENTARY; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrisonburg City Public Schools at Spottswood Elementary in Harrisonburg, Virginia invites applications for an Anticipated Permanent Substitute with Benefits for the 2026-2027 school year. The role covers Substitute Teacher and Teacher Assistant duties with flexible As needed contract.

The position requires at least a high school diploma, completion of the mandated training, and a background check. The salary ranges from $21,375 to $35,235 per year, non-exempt, with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate is required.
• Must complete Child Abuse and Neglect training for Educators before substitute work.
• Background checks for TB, criminal history, and protective services are required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the building administrator or school secretary upon arrival.
• Reviews lesson plans and schedules before students arrive.
• Maintains routines and classroom procedures and may grade work left by the absent teacher.
• Teaches the outlined lesson and follows the schedule.
• Consults with administration to understand the schedule and assignments.
• Maintains a positive classroom climate and enthusiastic teaching/learning environment.
• Promotes positive interaction with students and complies with policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Email

Job description

Anticipated Permanent Substitute with Benefits - SES (2026-2027 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools SPOTSWOOD ELEMENTARY - Harrisonburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5978416
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

Substitute Teacher and Teacher Assistant

Reports to:

Principal/Administrator

Contract:

As needed

Salary Scale:

Substitute

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Revised:

9/2010, 3/2021

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide quality instruction that enables each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher (or provides substitute services as a custodian, secretary or assistant).

ADDITIONALREQUIREMENT:

Prior to becoming a substitute teacher with Harrisonburg City you must complete the Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators.

This on-line training module can be located at the following website: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cps/mandated_reporters/cwse5691/story_html5.html

Once complete please attach the certificate, received at the end of the training module, to your on-line application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reports to the building administrator or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Reviews all lesson plans and schedules to be followed prior to the students’ arrival.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the designated school and classroom. (The substitute is expected to grade other written work not left in the lesson plans.)
• Teaches the lesson outlined and described by the absent teacher.
• Consults with the administration, team leader, or grade level teacher to get a clear understanding of the schedule and assignment.
• Assumes the responsibility for maintaining a positive classroom climate and demonstrates enthusiasm for the teaching/learning process.
• Practices and promotes positive interaction with and among students.
• Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations and procedures.
• Completes the Substitute Assessment Form and leaves it for the regular teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate is required, or haspreviously worked in Harrisonburg City Public Schools for at least 2 years as a paraprofessional. Long-term substitutes should have a valid Virginia teaching license. This minimum requirement does not apply to custodial substitutes.
• Must submit a recent (within twelve months) certificate signed by a licensed physician stating the absence of communicable tuberculosis.
• Pass a criminal review by the State Police Department and Virginia Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services background check.
• Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain good working relationships with students, families and co-workers.
• Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments to improve instructional practices.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of office equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office, email, and information system applications as well as working knowledge of cloud based applications such as Google drive.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and the community.
• Proficiency in business English: spelling, grammar, and spoken language.
• Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, co-workers, and the community.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $21,375 to $35,235 Per Year

Contact Information

• Harrisonburg City Public Schools HR Department
• One Court Square
• Harrisonburg , Virginia 22801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]