Long-Term Substitute Teacher: SPED SY: 25'-26'

Job Title: Long-Term Substitute Teacher: SPED

Company: Teachers On Demand, INC.

Location: Loudoun County: Multiple Schools

Position Type: Full-Time/W2 Employee

Work Schedule: 09/22/2025 - 06/15/2026; 8:50 AM - 3:40 PM

WHO ARE WE:

Teachers On Demand, INC. is an educational staffing and recruiting firm that partners with schools, districts, and educational organizations nationwide to identify and hire exceptional teachers, instructors, paraprofessionals, administrators, and others who share our vision of creating a brighter future for students. We are proud to serve a growing number of communities, including Loudoun County, Virginia, where we support local schools by connecting them with dedicated and qualified educators. As our partners’ primary staffing provider, we seek reliable and accountable professionals to join our team and make a meaningful impact in classrooms every day.

Position Overview:

Teachers On Demand, Inc. is seeking 14 compassionate and dedicated Long-term special education substitutes to support students and educators in multiple schools in Loudoun County. The substitute will assist the classroom teacher in creating a productive learning environment, helping students with academic, social, and emotional needs. This position may involve assisting in the classroom as a general aide or providing one-on-one support for specific students. The role is ideal for individuals with a passion for helping students succeed and making a difference in their educational experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Plan and implement appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials, provide appropriate learning experiences, manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Manage the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assist and participate in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.
• Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and nonschool-based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities.
•  Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned.
• Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means.
• Collaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a four-year degree in education, behavioral sciences, or a related field.
• Must have 2-5 years of experience as a special education teacher, para professional, or behavior tech.

• Holds a valid Virginia or out-of-state teaching license in Special Education (Preferred)
• Eligible for a Virginia teaching license in Special Education (must submit transcripts) (Preferred)
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned;
• Knowledge of pre-adolescent and adolescent growth and development;
• Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs;
• Skill in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning; ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents; skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or student supplies; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and occasionally to run. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be necessary. Occasional travel on student field trips may be necessary. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift up to approximately 25 pounds.

Compensation: $32 - $38 per hour