Substitute Teacher

Chesterfield County Public Schools
Chesterfield, VA Other
POSTED ON 4/24/2024 CLOSED ON 6/27/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Chesterfield County Public Schools?

Please note these are "CONTINUOUS RECRUIT POSITIONS" for the 2023-2024 school year to build an applicant pool.  As positions are available, all qualified applicants with complete applications will be considered. Current substitutes do not need to re-apply.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERSubstitute Teachers will be paid $136 per day and $203 per day for all Fridays and predetermined High Demand days.

Responsible for instructing students in a school setting serving grades PreK-12, special education and resource classes to include Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Foreign Language and/or Technology.  Assumes responsibility for all aspects of classroom instruction, assessments and behavior management on a short term or long term basis.  Implements teacher created lesson plans or works collaboratively with a team of educators to generate lesson plans, providing differentiated strategies to instruct students at all levels in all content areas.  
  • Essential Job Functions:

    • Follows lesson plans submitted by the regular classroom teacher

    • Ensures classroom management

    • Serves appropriate duty assignments

    • Leaves appropriate documentation for the teacher

    • Performs other duties as assigned by the school

  • Budgetary Responsibility:      N/A

    Report Preparation:  As required

    Equipment OperationOperates personal computer, basic office equipment and equipment related to program instruction.

    Contacts:  School Administrators.

    Work Direction/Supervision:  N/A

    Decision Making:  Performs majority of functions independently within the guidelines of school board policy and state law. 

    Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:  N/A

    Physical DemandsMust have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

    Work Environment: The employee regularly works in a school or office setting.  The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodologies relative to the development and implementation of curriculum instruction. Must be flexible and willing to adapt to change on short notice. Working skill in the use of media and technology to support job functions. Demonstrated ability: to assess, monitor and use data to differentiate instruction; to organize, schedule and monitor program effectiveness; to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing; in decision-making, problem analysis and interpersonal relationships; to use and access a wide variety of materials to support instruction; and to effectively manage and supervise students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Substitute teachers shall be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, and have two years of experience working with kids or 60 college credit hours or higher. 


Long term substitutes must have 60 college credit hours or higher. A Bachelor's degree is preferred for long-term substitute eligibility.


Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation

  • State Police Criminal History Investigation

  • Child Protective Services ( CPS) Investigation

  • Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

Salary : $136 - $203

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