Substitute Resources
This page has been developed to support you in your efforts to be an effective substitute teacher. It is essential that a positive and safe learning climate be maintained in each classroom so our students are able to pursue academic success. The resources below will ensure that you have easy access to information regarding the programs, technology, and expectations within our school system.
The mission of Bedford County Public Schools incorporates our acronym BCPS: Building Citizens. Promoting Success. As a substitute teacher, you play a valuable role in promoting the success of our students with high-quality instruction in the absence of the regular teacher.
We thank you for helping us accomplish our organizational mission. Please call on an administrator, office staff, or other school staff, if you need assistance while you are in our school buildings. Suzanne White is your contact person if you need support from the division level. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve your substitute experience please email her at suzanne.white@bedford.k12.va.us.
Key Responsibilities
Reports to school principal upon arrival at school twenty (20) minutes before official school opening.
Reviews lesson plans, attendance forms and schedules to be followed during the teaching day. Ask clarifying questions.
Teaches the lessons outlined in the absent teacher's lesson plans.
Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practices dictate.
Assumes responsibility for student behavior at all times, including in the classroom, during lunch and recess periods and during fire and other disaster drills.
Evaluates the work of students and leaves a listing for the regular teacher of any assignments given to students by the substitute.
Employee Access Center Overview 2024.mp4Employee Access center
Watch this quick video to learn how to locate and access the Employee Access Center where you can see your monthly paystub.
