Long Term Substitute Teacher

 

Manassas Park City Schools 100 Park Central Plaza, Suite 300 Manassas Park, Virginia 20111

 
POSITION:     Long-Term Substitute Teacher
 
Salary/Hours: 
 

• Pay scale: $25.00/hour
• Hours: 7.5 hours per day
• Location: Assigned to a specific school/teacher

                       
JOB SUMMARY:
 
The Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence.
 
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
 

• High school diploma or equivalent/Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience working with groups of children desired,
• Ability to work with various levels of students,
• Previous substitute experience with MPCS preferred

 
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (including but not limited to the following)
 

• Reports to the front office upon arrival at the school
• Teaches content and skills in subject area utilizing curriculum designated by Manassas Park City Schools and other appropriate learning activities
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course/SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary
• Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health, and attitude problems
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress
• Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
• Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class, during lunch and in other activity periods
• Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 
Must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public through the
use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions will be required.
 
CLEARANCES (Conditions for employment):
 

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Screening

 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 
Manassas Park City Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.