Long-Term Agriculture Substitute Teacher - Hanover High School

Hanover County Public Schools•Mechanicsville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Long-Term Agriculture Substitute Teacher at Hanover High School. The substitute teacher will carry out the absent teacher's prepared lesson plans and, during a prolonged absence, will perform all essential functions identified in the absent teacher's job description. The role involves teaching scheduled classes, preparing a written summary of work completed, and communicating any special situations or problems encountered with the absent teacher. The substitute must uphold board policies, follow administrative procedures, promote a favorable image of the school division, and implement effective pupil management procedures. They are expected to maintain high standards, uphold the student conduct code, develop and maintain a positive learning environment, stimulate student interest, vary instructional techniques to address individual learning styles, provide guidance, communicate high expectations, show an active interest in student progress, and facilitate critical-thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills. The position also requires working cooperatively with school staff, incorporating the effective use of technology in records management and instructional activities, upholding computer technology acceptable use policies, maintaining accurate records, and submitting reports on time. Confidentiality of privileged information is essential. The substitute will perform other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division’s policies and practices.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Meets all mandated health requirements (i.e. a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
Documentation of clear criminal work record.
Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to assume all the duties and responsibilities of the regular teacher.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors/Masters Degree from accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Carries out the absent teacher’s prepared lesson plans.
Performs all essential functions identified in the absent teacher’s job description during a prolonged absence.
Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans.
Consults with the principal and/or administrative staff to resolve questions, concerns or before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified by the absent teacher.
Complies with all building procedures and schedules.
Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
Teaches scheduled classes.
Prepares a written summary of work completed.
Communicates special situations or problems encountered with absent teacher.
Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
Promotes a favorable image of the school division.
Implements effective pupil management procedures.
Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code.
Develops and maintains a positive learning environment.
Stimulates student interest.
Varies instructional techniques to address individual learning styles.
Provides guidance, communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
Facilitates critical-thinking, problem-solving and creativity skills.
Works cooperatively with school staff.
Incorporates the effective use of technology in records management and instructional activities.
Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
Maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
Performs other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division’s policies and practices.