Substitute Teachers

JobID: 56410

Position Type:

Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:

12/8/2025

Location:

GCS Itinerant

Date Available:

12/08/2025

County:

Greenbrier County Schools

FOR TEACHERS WHO HOLD A VALID PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE OR FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A VALID LONG-TERM OR SHORT-TERM SUBSTITUTE PERMIT.

PROFESSIONAL TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION FOR WHICH SUBSTITUTE, AS NEEDED, WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE:

The classroom teacher is a professional educator who has a direct instructional relationship with students and who spends the majority of his or her time in this capacity.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plan and implement West Virginia Content Standards and Objectives
• Plan and implement personalized learning for all students
• Plan and implement a collaborative model with special education students and teachers
• Implement adopted and supplemental academic programs
• Implement 21st Century technology skills
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the school's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Exercise all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Evaluate and monitor student progress on a regular basis
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Plan and implement designated co-curricular activities and/or programs such as curricular fairs, awards programs, and field trips as assigned
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others
• Provide for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives and provides for appropriate time on task
• Maintain professional work habits
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as set forth in Greenbrier County Board of Education Policy and as directed by immediate supervisor, building principal, or superintendent of schools
• Responsible for state adopted job responsibilities as follows:

Teacher Performance Criteria:

The expectations for teacher performance are based upon the West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards. The seven standards by which teacher performance is measured are as follows:

Standard 1: Curriculum and Planning

1.1 The teacher demonstrates a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter

1.2 The teacher designs standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula

1.3 The teacher uses a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning

Standard 2: The Learner and the Learning Environment

2.1 The teacher understands and responds to the unique characteristics of learners

2.2 The teacher establishes and maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment

2.3 The teacher establishes and maintains a learner-centered culture

Standard 3: Teaching

3.1 The teacher utilizes a variety of research-based instructional strategies

3.2 The teacher motivates and engages students in learning, problem solving, and collaboration

3.3 The teacher adjusts instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses

Standard 4: Professional Responsibilities of Self-Renewal

4.1 The teacher engages in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous examination and improvement of professional practice

4.2 The teacher actively engages in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues

Standard 5: Professional Responsibilities for School and Community

5.1 The teacher participates in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students

5.2 The teacher works with parents, guardians, families, and community entities to support student learning and well-being

5.3 The teacher promotes practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning

Standard 6: Student Learning

6.1 The work of the teacher results in measurable progress of student learning and state-approved curricula

Standard 7: Professional Conduct

7.1 The teacher demonstrates professional conduct as defined in law, policy, and procedure at the state, district, and school level??

• Policy and Procedure
• Attendance
• Schedule
• Respect

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/ technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud dB). The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: As needed

TENTATIVE EMPLOYMENT DATE: TBD

APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBD

Attention New Hires: Final recommendation of your name for employment to the Greenbrier County Board of Education is contingent upon your successfully passing a drug test as outlined in Greenbrier County Schools Pre-Employment Drug Screening Policy.