LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Students are set to return to the classroom in the Hill City on Aug. 16, but Lynchburg City Schools is still looking to fill dozens of vacancies.
The superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools, Dr. Crystal Edwards, says the district still has a little more than 100 positions to fill, including about 35 openings for teachers.
According to Edwards, it’s especially challenging to find people who teach science, math, and special education.
“What you’re seeing is just really the outcome of an educator shortage,” Edwards explained. “It’s is no longer just teachers. We’re seeing it with instructional assistants and substitutes, as well as other positions in the division.”
Lynchburg is also in need of more school bus drivers. A district spokesperson says it has all its routes covered, but needs another 14 bus drivers to completely fill its roster.
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