QUALIFICATIONS:

• Long-term substitutes should have a valid Virginia teaching license. This minimum requirement does not apply to custodial substitutes.
• Must submit a recent (within twelve months) certificate signed by a licensed physician stating the absence of communicable tuberculosis.
• Pass a criminal review by the State Police Department and Virginia Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services background check.
• Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns.
• Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain good working relationships with students, families and co-workers.

• Reports to the building administrator or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Reviews all lesson plans and schedules to be followed prior to the students’ arrival.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the designated school and classroom. (The substitute is expected to grade other written work not left in the lesson plans.)
• Teaches the lesson outlined and described by the absent teacher.
• Consults with the administration, team leader, or grade level teacher to get a clear understanding of the schedule and assignment.
• Assumes the responsibility for maintaining a positive classroom climate and demonstrates enthusiasm for the teaching/learning process.
• Practices and promotes positive interaction with and among students.
• Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations and procedures.
• Completes the Substitute Assessment Form and leaves it for the regular teacher.
  Long term teacher substitute rate after 10 consecutive days is $200/day.