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SUBSTITUTE - CLASSROOM AND HOMEBOUND TEACHERS


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Montgomery County Public Schools
Christiansburg, Virginia (map)

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Job Details
Job ID: 81763 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Re-posted: April 9, 2013 Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
NOTICE OF VACANCY

SUBSTITUTE CLASSROOM AND HOMEBOUND TEACHERS

The Montgomery County School Board, Virginia is now accepting applications for substitute classroom and homebound teaching positions that may be available for the 2012 - 2013 school year.

Primary Responsibilities:
The substitute teacher assumes the responsibilities of the classroom teacher when a teacher is absent from work. The homebound teacher provides instructional programs to individual students at the student’s home (with a parent or guardian present) for a period of 1 to 2 hours per school day. The grade and subject area(s) for substitute teachers and homebound teachers vary for each assignment.

Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 1


Equal Opportunity Employer
Montgomery County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Elementary Education and Director of Secondary Education
750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
540.382.5100

Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher’s License with endorsement in any elementary or secondary subject area; or Bachelor’s degree or higher; or actively enrolled in an undergraduate teacher preparation program working toward licensure
• Have effective written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and families
• Must be dependable and punctual

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have experience in curriculum development
• Have experience and expertise in using technology in education
• Have experience or working familiarity with virtual education and dual enrollment

Additional Information:

• Homebound teachers must hold a Virginia Teacher’s License
• Long-term substitute teachers working more than 90 days are required to hold a teaching license and an endorsement in the content area of the assignment

Salary: Substitute Homebound Teachers receive $23.23 per hour
Substitute Classroom Teachers receive $78.78/day for short term or $111.10/day for long term substitutes
(2012 - 2013 Substitute Salary Scale “B”)

Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in substitute employment with Montgomery County Public Schools, Virginia. To apply for a substitute teaching position with our district you will need to have a completed SchoolSpring application on file. Your completed SchoolSpring application must include:

  • Cover Letter (Letter of Interest)
  • Resume
  • A minimum of three professional references

    Montgomery County Public Schools does not require applicants to enter or have transcripts verified by SchoolSpring. You may mail a copy of your transcripts to MCPS. Please note that an official copy of your transcripts will be required if you are offered a position with MCPS.

    When completing your application, please include all previous work experience.

    You will be required to answer the questions listed below when you apply to this job posting. Please review these questions before you apply so that you may prepare your answers accordingly.



  • Application Questions
    This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

    1. List all teaching endorsements by name as listed on your license.
    Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

    2. Do you hold a current Virginia teaching/administrator certification for the position for which you are applying? If so, please list license number and expiration date.
    Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

    3. Do you hold a valid teaching certificate in a state other than Virginia? If so, where? Please list the exact title, license number, and expiration date.
    Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

    4. If you do not hold a current teaching/administrator license, when will you be eligible for a license?
    Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)

    5. Do you have a family member who serves as the Division Superintendent or as a School Board member: If yes, please identify by name.
    Yes/No

    6. Do you have a family member (defined as father, mother, brother, sister, spouse, son, daughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law or brother-in-law) who is employed with MCPS? If yes, please identify by name and list the school or department where they work.
    Yes/No

    7. Have you ever been involuntarily terminated from employment or resigned in lieu of termination? If yes, please explain stating the name of the employer, the date of termination or resignation, and the reason for the separation.
    Yes/No

    8. Do you have any physical condition(s) which may limit your ability to perform the particular job for which you are applying? If yes, please indicate what accommodation is needed.
    Yes/No

    9. If hired by MCPS, I understand that my contract will be withdrawn if I knowingly and willfully procure, sell, or administer anabolic steroids or cause such drugs to be procured, sold, or administered to a student, or if I fail to report the use of such drugs by a student to a school administrator as required by the Code of Virginia 54.1-3401
    Yes/No

    10. Have you resided in any other state(s) besides Virginia in the past five years? If yes, please indicate the state(s), county(ies), city(ies) and/or town(s).
    Yes/No

    11. I understand that by applying to MCPS I am giving my permission to solicit information from the State Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry from each state that I have resided in during the past five years.
    Yes/No

    12. For purposes of compliance with Section 40.1-11.1 of the Code of Virginia, entitled "Employment of Illegal Immigrants," are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?
    Yes/No

    13. If you do not hold a current teaching/administrator license, are you eligible for a license from Virginia for the position for which you are applying?
    Yes/No

    14. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
    Yes/No

    15. I hereby authorize the Office of Personnel to conduct work history, personal references, or police record inquiries and waive the right to hold liable those persons for providing any requested information. It is understood that such information is to be absolutely privileged, confidential, and used only in determining my qualifications for employment and assignment.
    Yes/No

    16. Has your teaching license ever been suspended or revoked? If yes, please give details.
    Multiple Choice / Single Answer
    - Yes
    - No
    - I do not hold a teaching license

    17. Have you ever been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude (i.e. lying, cheating, or stealing) or any offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse or rape of a child? If yes, please include an explanation.
    Multiple Choice / Single Answer
    - Yes
    - No

    18. Have you ever been charged and found guilty of child abuse and/or neglect? If yes, please include an explanation.
    Multiple Choice / Single Answer
    - Yes
    - No

    19. Are any criminal charges or proceedings pending against you? If yes, please include an explanation.
    Multiple Choice / Single Answer
    - Yes
    - No

    20. Have you ever been charged with or convicted of the possession, sale, use, and/or distribution of any illegal substance? If yes, please include an explanation.
    Multiple Choice / Single Answer
    - Yes
    - No

    21. Are you interested in (please check all that apply):
    Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
    - Part time employment
    - Full time employment
    - Temporary employment
    - Substitute employment
    - Any of the above

    22. Indicate the highest level of education completed (please check all that apply):
    Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
    - High School Diploma or GED
    - Associate's Degree
    - Bachelor's Degree
    - Master's Degree
    - Ed.D or Ph.D.
    - Completion of 48 Semester Hours of College
    - Completion of 60 Semester Hours of College
    - None of the above

    23. Please indicate the type of teaching license/certificate you possess:
    Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
    - Collegiate Professional
    - Division Superintendent
    - Postgraduate Professional
    - Provisional
    - Pupil Personnel Services
    - Statement of Eligibility
    - Technical Professional
    - None of the above

    24. Please indicate your availability to substitute:
    Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
    - Any day / any time
    - Monday full day
    - Tuesday full day
    - Wednesday full day
    - Thursday full day
    - Friday full day
    - Monday AM
    - Tuesday AM
    - Wednesday AM
    - Thursday AM

    25. Please check each of the following substitute position(s) you are interested in:
    Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
    - Teacher
    - Aide - Instructional
    - Aide - Special Education
    - Aide - Lunch
    - Aide - Clerical
    - Administrative Assistant
    - Nurse (must be a licensed Registered Nurse)
    - Homebound Teacher (must hold a current VA teaching license)

    26. Please indicate your school preference(s):
    Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
    - All Schools
    - Auburn Elementary
    - Belview Elementary (Christiansburg)
    - Christiansburg Primary (K-2)
    - Christiansburg Elementary (3-5)
    - Eastern Montgomery Elementary (Shawsville)
    - Falling Branch Elementary (Christiansburg)
    - Gilbert Linkous Elementary (Blacksburg)
    - Harding Avenue Elementary (Blacksburg)
    - Kipps Elementary (Blacksburg)

    27. Please indicate your skills below. Check all skills that apply.
    Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
    - Ability to assist students with safe and orderly behavior in all school environments
    - Ability to be dependable and punctual
    - Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
    - Ability to multi-task, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
    - Ability to read, comprehend, and complete forms/paperwork
    - Ability to understand and follow verbal/written communication
    - Ability to work flexible hours as required
    - Ability to work independently while consistently demonstrating a professional level of reliability
    - Demonstrate mature and responsible decision making skills
    - Ability to type 50 wpm with five or fewer errors

    28. I agree that any willful omission or falsification of material facts in this application, which would ordinarily be used as a basis for not hiring me, will constitute sufficient reason for immediate dismissal. I understand that unless this application is completed in detail, it may not be considered.
    Yes/No

    29. I hereby certify that all statements are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if employed, the terms of the contract are subject to change should the information provided be inaccurate or not officially verifiable.
    Yes/No

    30. Additional Information
    Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

    Contact Information
    Human Resources Department
    750 Imperial Street, SE
    Christianburg, Virginia 24073
    Phone: 540.382.5100
    Fax: 540.394.4446
    Email: click here

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