2026-2027-Assigned Substitute Cold Harbor Elementary

Hanover County Public Schools•Mechanicsville, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Assigned Substitute serves in an ongoing temporary capacity in place of an absent teacher, instructional assistant, or support staff member for an established period. The substitute carries out the absent employee’s critical and necessary duties, manages daily plans for the assigned role, and may fill in for one or more days in the same position while maintaining its duties on an ongoing temporary basis. The position is assigned to a school and requires a 7.25-hour workday. Substitutes must remain for the entire workday. The role is performed in school settings such as classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, auditoriums, and recreational areas. The stated daily rate is $143.95. Substitute teachers are classified as exempt; substitute instructional assistants and support staff are classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

  • High school diploma.
  • Meet all mandated health requirements, including a negative tuberculosis test.
  • Provide documentation of a clear criminal work record.
  • Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to assume all duties and responsibilities of the regular teacher.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution, or a minimum of 60+ credit hours.

Responsibilities

  • Follow the teacher’s written lesson plans and consult with the principal or administrative staff about questions, concerns, or procedures not specified by the absent teacher.
  • Comply with building procedures and schedules and promote the proper use and care of school property.
  • Teach scheduled classes and prepare a written summary of completed work.
  • Communicate special situations or problems encountered to the absent teacher.
  • Uphold board policies and administrative procedures and promote a favorable image of the school division.
  • Implement effective pupil-management procedures, maintain high standards, and uphold the student conduct code.
  • Develop and maintain a positive learning environment, stimulate student interest, and vary instructional techniques to address individual learning styles.
  • Provide guidance, communicate high expectations, show active interest in student progress, and facilitate critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
  • Work cooperatively with school staff.
  • Use technology effectively in records management and instruction, and uphold computer technology acceptable-use policies.
  • Maintain accurate records and submit reports on time.
  • Respect personal privacy and maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the administration in accordance with school division policies and practices.
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