The Bristol Virginia Public Schools employs substitute teachers to serve in the classroom during the absence of the regular classroom teachers. The following guidelines have been developed: Interim Substitute: A person who is replacing a regular teacher. The interim substitute develops lesson plans for the class and fulfills the duties of a regular teacher. Long-Term Substitute: A person who is replacing a regular teacher over an extended period of time. This substitute executes the lesson plans developed by the regular classroom teacher, but is not responsible for the development of lesson plans. Short-Term Substitute: A person who is replacing a regular classroom teacher for a short duration of time. The regular classroom teacher is responsible for the development of lesson plans.
The Bristol Virginia Public Schools shall cooperate with approved colleges and universities in providing opportunities for student teaching. The conditions and policies that shall pertain in governing the administration of the student teaching program are contained in school board policy LEA.