Job Description

Long-Term Substitute - Third Grade

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Long-Term Substitute - Third Grade Department: W. M. Bass Elementary Salary Grade: Substitute Pay Schedule

FLSA Status: Exempt


Site/Location: W. M. Bass Elementary Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 11/18/2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide continuity in the classroom instructional program in support of the school division's essential comprehensive educational program by carrying out the daily routine and instructional objectives of professionally certified staff in their absence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Locate, review, and carry out the substitute schedule, procedures, duties, and lesson plans. Follow lesson plans as left by the contracted teacher. Address the various learning styles of students. Implement strategies, activities, and techniques for promoting quality student performance in both academic and social behavior based on student's prior knowledge and experience. Contribute to and manage an individual program plan for students with special needs. Create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students. Demonstrate fair and ethical judgments. Apply appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior. Display problem-solving, cooperative negotiating skills, and conflict-resolution strategies. Use classroom instruction time appropriately and wisely.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality

Leadership Competencies

Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution or career technical facility, or an Associate's Degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Prior experience working with children, is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.


JOB STATUS: OPEN





SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.


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START DATE: 2025-2026