Long Term Substitute, Music - KES (2026-2027 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools•Harrisonburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Teacher provides quality instruction so each child can continue their education as smoothly and completely as possible while the regular teacher is absent. The position is listed for KES during the 2026–2027 school year, with a stated start period of March through June 2027. It is an as-needed substitute position reporting to the Principal. After 10 consecutive days, the long-term substitute teacher rate is $200 per day. Before becoming a substitute teacher with Harrisonburg City, candidates must complete the Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators online training module and attach the completion certificate to their online application. Long-term substitutes should have a valid Virginia teaching license. Candidates must also provide a recent certificate signed by a licensed physician stating they are free of communicable tuberculosis and pass the required State Police and Virginia Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services background checks. The role requires emotional maturity, objectivity, sensitivity to others’ concerns, responsibility, independence, and the ability to maintain good working relationships with students, families, and coworkers. The work involves regular travel throughout the school, interaction with students, staff, and community members, and exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of the position. Performance is evaluated under school board policy and administrative regulations for licensed personnel.

Requirements

Long-term substitutes should have a valid Virginia teaching license.
Complete the Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators online training and attach the completion certificate to the online application.
Submit a recent certificate, dated within twelve months and signed by a licensed physician, stating the absence of communicable tuberculosis.
Pass a criminal review by the State Police Department and a Virginia Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services background check.
Be emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns.
Be able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain good working relationships with students, families, and coworkers.
Be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Meet the role's communication, hearing, and visual acuity demands.

Responsibilities

Report to the building administrator or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
Review lesson plans and schedules before students arrive.
Maintain the established routines and procedures of the designated school and classroom.
Grade other written work when it is not covered in the lesson plans.
Teach the lessons outlined and described by the absent teacher.
Consult with administration, the team leader, or a grade-level teacher to clarify the schedule and assignment.
Maintain a positive classroom climate and demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
Comply with and support school division policies, regulations, and procedures.
Complete the Substitute Assessment Form and leave it for the regular teacher.