What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Substitute 2026-2027 position at Multi-Location?
Substitutes
At King William County Public Schools, our teachers have a profound impact on students’ lives. When they have planned or unplanned absences, we rely on skilled substitutes to fill in. We are currently looking for engaging, reliable substitute teachers to cover classes at all levels, from pre-kindergarten to high school. In this position, you will take over for full-time teachers in their absence, carrying out their lesson plans and ensuring students have a fulfilling classroom experience. The ideal candidates will have prior substitute-teaching experience and the ability to provide instruction and classroom management.
Essential Job Functions of a Substitute Teacher
Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher.
Develops and maintains a positive learning environment.
Follows the teacher’s written lesson plans. Consults with the principal and/or staff to resolve questions and/or concerns.
Implements effective pupil management procedures. Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
Complies with all building procedures and schedules. Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
Performs other specific job-related duties as directed by the district.
Requirements of Substitute Teacher
- Complete an online application
- Provide a high school diploma or GED
- Must work a minimum of 4 days per month.
Reports to: Building principal
FLSA: Exempt
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Physical agility to lift up to 30 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be performed outside and on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be performed by this
employee. The employee shall be required to follow any other instructions and to do any other related duties
as assigned by the Principal or designee. King William County Public Schools reserves the right to update or
change this job description and related duties at any time.
King William County Public Schools will conduct an on-site background investigation (fingerprinting) of the individual recommended to fill this vacancy.
For more information, please contact:
Mrs. Sandra Shumate
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
King William County Public Schools
P. O. Box 185; King William, VA 23086
Office: (804) 769-3434
Fax: (804) 885-5010
Email: sshumate@kwcps.k12.va.us
King William County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in its employment practices or educational programs and activities, as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.