Benefits-Eligible Substitute Teacher & Assistant

Harrisonburg-City-Public-Schools; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisonburg City Public Schools is seeking a Permanent Substitute with benefits for the 2026-2027 school year at Stone Spring Elementary in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The role combines substitute teaching and assistant duties, reporting to the principal/administrator.

Starting date is August 19, 2026, with salary ranges from $21,170 to $34,896 per year. Candidates must complete required background checks and an online mandated reporter training before applying.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate is required.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Independent working

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma

Virginia teaching license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

Harrisonburg City Public Schools is seeking a Permanent Substitute with benefits for the 2026-2027 school year at Stone Spring Elementary in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The role combines substitute teaching and assistant duties, reporting to the principal/administrator.

Starting date is August 19, 2026, with salary ranges from $21,170 to $34,896 per year. Candidates must complete required background checks and an online mandated reporter training before applying.