Long Term Substitute Teacher (Music: Band/Orchestra)

Alexandria City Pub Sch Dist•Alexandria, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Teacher enables all students to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible, in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School is currently seeking a Long Term Substitute candidate to fill an absence within Instrumental Music, 4th and 5th grade Band and Orchestra, from January 5, 2026 to June 12, 2026 (Remainder of 25-26 SY). This Long Term Subsitute Teacher position is a half-day, (0.5) FTE position, with the hours of 7:40am -11:30am.

Requirements

At least 48 hours of college coursework
Evidence of a negative Tuberculosis Test (TB test or Chest X-ray)
Criminal background check — at the orientation session, you will schedule an appointment to return for fingerprinting (the cost to the applicant is $37)
Attendance at an orientation session
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance

Responsibilities

Reports to proper authority upon arrival thirty (30) minutes before the official school opening.
Reviews with the proper authority, department head, or grade level chairperson all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
Maintains as fully possible the established routine and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
Follows the lesson plan as prepared by the absent teacher.
Consults with proper authority before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the teacher’s lesson plan.
Reports, in writing, on the form, “Substitute Teacher’s Report and Substitute Teacher’s Comments for the Teacher” at the conclusion of each teaching day.
Remains in the assigned classroom until thirty (30) minutes after the official school closing and reports for assigned duty of an absent teacher.
Verifies with the school secretary that his/her attendance will or will not be required on the following teaching day.
Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
Must follow safety and health protocols.