Permanent Substitute with Benefits - SMES (2026-2027 School Year)

SMITHLAND ELEMENTARY; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisonburg City Public Schools at SMITHLAND ELEMENTARY in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Permanent Substitute with Benefits for the 2026-2027 school year. Position includes Substitute Teacher and Teacher Assistant duties, reporting to the principal/administrator, with as-needed contract terms.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, background checks, and online mandated reporting training prior to employment. Salary ranges from $21,375 to $35,235 annually, with benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED is required.
• Must submit a tuberculosis-free certificate (within 12 months).
• Background checks required by State Police and DSS/CPS.
• Experience with diverse backgrounds and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and cloud-based apps.

Responsibilities

• Reports to building administrator or school secretary on arrival.
• Reviews lesson plans and schedules before students arrive.
• Maintains routines and classroom procedures; may grade additional work.
• Teaches the lesson outlined by the absent teacher.
• Collaborates with administration and teachers to clarify schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Business English

Independent work

Cultural awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Email/Information systems

Job description

Permanent Substitute with Benefits - SMES (2026-2027 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools SMITHLAND ELEMENTARY – Harrisonburg, Virginia

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

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).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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.

• 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]