Long-term Substitute 4th Grade Teacher Trailblazer Elementary School

Long-term SubstituteTeacher: 4th Grade

Anticipated Start Date:January 6 2026

The teacher is responsible for developing student success in academics (e.g. reading writing language math etc.) or skills (e.g. art music physical education etc.) by implementing Division approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.

Essential Functions:

• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to support teachers expectations develop methods for improvement and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home environment
• Assess students academic learning and/or skills to provide feedback to students parents and administration
• Assist other teachers in implementing the curriculum
• Attend a variety of educational workshops seminars in-services ongoing evaluation process reviewing the position plan etc. to maintain their professional knowledge
• Coordinate a variety of activities (e.g. field trips transportation lesson plans etc.) to ensure the availability of equipment materials and personnel to achieve objectives
• Develop curriculum and/or individual plans for students in collaboration with the classroom team (e.g. IEP Section 504 Health Care Plans etc.) to provide classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or deliver services in compliance with established guidelines
• Instruct students to improve their success in academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study
• Apply best practices for instruction in planning and instructional delivery while focused on equity culturally responsive practices and trauma-informed care
• Maintain classroom equipment work areas student files/records (e.g. instructional materials cleaning work areas/playground etc.) to ensure availability of items provide reliable information and/or ensure a safe and sanitary environment
• Model conversation manners clean-up activities listening etc. to demonstrate appropriate social behavior
• Monitor students in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom playground field trips etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment
• Organize indoor/outdoor quiet/active activities appropriate to age groups for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children
• Oversee instructional assistants to provide supervision training and/or encourage their participation in planning curriculum development and classroom activities
• Participate in a variety of program activities (e.g. family staffing staff training planning communication and evaluation activities etc.) to convey and/or receive information related to the program plan
• Prepare teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records etc.) to implement lesson plans and document student progress
• Respond to emergencies to immediately resolve safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources to resolve issues provide information and/or referrals
• Assist other personnel as may be required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment

This list of essential functions is expected of all teachers. Depending on the actual teaching assignment some functions will be added or altered to accommodate the specific grade level content student abilities and documentation requirements.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform single technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies regulations and/or laws; planning and managing activities; preparing and maintain accurate records; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; knowledge of basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specific knowledge to satisfactorily apply appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws age appropriate activities lesson plan requirements community resources and stages of child development; ability to schedule activities meetings and/or events gather collate and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; knowledge of and ability to apply best instructional practices in lessons; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; independent interpretation of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors Degree in a job-related area with eligibility for a Virginia teaching license is required. A masters degree is preferred. Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:

The usual and customary methods of performing the teaching position require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 24% sitting 33% walking and 43% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Evaluation:

The teacher is evaluated by the principal.