Long Term Substitute (Kindergarten Assistant)

Three Oaks Elementary School; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallwood Elementary School is seeking a Substitute - Teacher Assistant to support the physical education program. Responsibilities include assisting the PE teacher, reinforcing material, and managing classroom behavior.

The role begins September 16, 2026, with open date 08/31/2026 and closing date 09/21/2026. After 20 consecutive days, the substitute receives a long-term pay rate of $17.56 per hour; 21st day onward triggers this rate, with back pay as applicable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical education practices and techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information; compile reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical education teacher with instructional activities.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Create a learning-conducive environment for students.
• Escort and assist children as necessary.
• Maintain individual student records.
• Protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Set up equipment for class.
• Follow policies governing student life and conduct.
• Perform office tasks such as photocopying and filing.
• Monitor students to keep them on task.

Skills

Paraprofessional duties

Behavior management

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Tools

Word processing

Data processing

Office equipment

Job description

Tallwood Elementary School

Substitute - Teacher Assistant

Job Number 3700273789

Start Date

Open Date 08/31/2026

Closing Date 09/21/2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting the physical education teacher with instructional activities and assisting students to reinforce material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(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.)

• Assist the physical education teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Assist the physical education teacher in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provide escort and assistance to children, as necessary.
• Help maintain individual records for each student.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Encourage safety habits in work and organized game activities Serve as locker room attendant.
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of equipment.
• Set up equipment for class.
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on tasks.
• Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in physical education teaching; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of physical education equipment; ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.

Substitute Long Term TA Rate ($17.56 per hour after 20 consecutive days)

End Date - December 9,2026

After substituting for 20 consecutive days in this position, the long-term rate will apply upon the 21st day of substituting. For the first 20 days daily sub rates apply and once the 21st day is reached the difference between the daily rate and the long-term rate will be paid as back pay in the next check for that pay period.

The substitute candidate selected for this position will only receive the long-term rate of pay if eligible for this rate (see above).

FTE 1.000

Start Date September, 16,2026

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

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