What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute - Classroom Educator (All Grade Levels) (2026-2027 SY - General Pool) position at Alexandria City Public Schools?
- Please Note: Substitute - Classroom Educator Interviews for the 2026-2027 School Year will begin in mid-July. Individuals who interview during the summer are expected to begin accepting assignments when the 2026-27 SY begins.***
The Substitute - Classroom Educator enables all students to pursue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher. This position is for all Grade Levels. The Subsitute Teacher will report to the assigned School Adminstration.
Qualifications
- 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
- 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.
- (1-10 days): $124.50 a day, for teacher assignments and $105 a day, for Instructional Assistant (paraprofessional) assignments.
- Long-Term daily rate (11 working days or more in a teaching position): $172.09 a day
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
- Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.
Salary : $105 - $172