Permanent Substitute & Teacher Assistant With Benefits

Young World Physical Education; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrisonburg City Public Schools in Harrisonburg, Virginia is seeking a permanent substitute with benefits for the 2026-2027 school year at Bluestone Elementary. The role includes supporting teachers by delivering prepared lessons, supervising students, and assisting in classrooms as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a background check, and completion of required abuse reporting training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED is required, or has previously worked in Harrisonburg City Public Schools for at least 2 years as a paraprofessional.
• 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.

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

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Computer literacy

Business English

Communication flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Virginia teaching license (long-term substitutes)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Email

Job description

Harrisonburg City Public Schools in Harrisonburg, Virginia is seeking a permanent substitute with benefits for the 2026-2027 school year at Bluestone Elementary. The role includes supporting teachers by delivering prepared lessons, supervising students, and assisting in classrooms as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a background check, and completion of required abuse reporting training.