Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director or appropriate administrator, the Substitute School Administrator is responsible for the operation and instructional leadership at elementary schools during the absence of the site administrator.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Manage day-to-day activities at an elementary school;
2. Follow any specific directions stipulated by the site administrator;
3. Ensure a safe and productive environment for students and staff;
4. Address student, staff, and/or parent concerns/issues as they arise;
5. Monitor students’ unstructured time during recess, lunch, and after school for safety and to ensure there is adequate adult supervision available;
6. Administer record keeping, if needed;
7. Supervise teachers, counselors, librarians, and other support staff;
8. Build and maintain positive rapport with all school site/division stakeholders;
9. Attend IEP, 504 Plan meetings;
10. Explain or answer procedural questions;
11. Observe classroom instruction;
12. Follow and ensure compliance with Newport News Public Schools policies and procedures;
13. Meet with other administrators, parents, and community organizations, as needed;
14. Leave a written account of the major issues encountered during the day for the site administrator; and
15. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school site.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Master’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision. Must possess at least three years of successful experience as a teacher.  And at least three year’s of school-level administrative experience. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the current issues, principles, and practices in public school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of a school.  Must possess knowledge and effective skills in curriculum development, instructional practices, and interpretation of test data.  Must possess the ability to assist with administering and managing the operation of a school.  Must possess the ability to plan and supervise the work of others.  Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public.