Licensed Substitute Teacher

Loudoun County Public Schools • Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

Substitutes serve as temporary employees and assume responsibility for all aspects of the learning environment, including, but not limited to, supervising students, managing student behavior, and ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the employee. The substitute communicates effectively with students, staff, and the public. The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ, and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate. Site-based substitutes are assigned to a single location and are expected to report daily. They are utilized by school staff to fill open short-term substitute assignments. They implement employee-created lessons and instruct students across content areas and classrooms. Long-term substitute teachers are utilized when substitute assignments exceed 10 consecutive days. The responsibilities of the long-term substitute may include lesson planning, developing and grading assessments, delivering instruction, and communicating and conferencing with parents, staff, and administrators. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Holds a current or an expired state-issued teaching license or is eligible for a teaching license via an accredited university or college.
• Ability to follow oral and written directives and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with being a lead teacher/instructor/professor of adults or children preferred.
• Experience teaching or training adults or children in a non-classroom public school environment is preferred (i.e. classroom/school/community volunteer, preschool instructor, coach, and/or childcare provider).
• Knowledge of effective classroom management strategies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and administers curriculum provided by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) or provided lesson plans created by the absent employee.
• Observe, follow, and understand LCPS policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Provides direction and supervision to students at all times, ensuring their safety and educational goals are a priority during the assignment.
• Be flexible to teach various subjects at different grade levels and remain confident, comfortable, and professional while providing the appropriate level of classroom management in order to meet the varying needs of the students and school staff.
• Works and builds positive relationships with students, staff, administrators, and community to create a positive student environment.
• Provide feedback to the absent employee at the conclusion of each assignment with a summary that includes lessons covered, incidents that may have occurred, student questions, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed