2026-2027 Substitute Teacher

Hopkins County School District; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins County School District is seeking a certified substitute teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Madisonville, KY. This role involves implementing prepared lesson plans when regular teachers are absent and maintaining classroom routines.

Responsibilities include supervising students, supporting individual and small-group instruction, and following district policies. The position reports to the principal and operates under the district salary schedule with variable days.

Qualifications

• Kentucky substitute certificate, teacher's license, or other legal credential required.
• Minimum of 64 college credit hours with 2.5 GPA.
• Experience and such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular teacher's lesson plans while the teacher is absent.
• Maintains and follows school/class routines and supervises students.
• Provides individualized and small group assistance as indicated by lesson plans.
• Utilizes PBIS as outlined at the school/district.
• Adheres to policies and completes clerical duties to maintain records.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Kentucky substitute certificate / teacher's license

64 college credits with 2.5 GPA

Experience or acceptable alternatives per Superintendent

Job description

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2026-2027 Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5866935

Application Deadline: Apr 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute Teacher
Certified Position; 2099

2026-2027 school year

Salary

Per Salary Schedule

Days

Varies

Reports to:

Principal

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs regular teacher's lesson plans while the teacher is absent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reports to the school office upon arrival at school
• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students
• Maintains, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned
• Assumes the responsibility for instructing classes when a teacher is absent
• Assumes other responsibilities for that teacher during the time the teacher is absent
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and during lunch and other activities
• Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student assignments for homework, projects and the necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for a teacher who is absent
• Provides for individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans
• Follows all district and individual school policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching dictates
• Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district
• Accepts required number of assignments to maintain active status
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics
• Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function
• Performs any other such duties as assigned

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare, read and comprehend a variety of job related forms, reports, spreadsheets, maps, plans, records, documentation and correspondence required by the job
• Understand and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
• Speak to individuals or groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
• Respond adequately to inquiries or complaints
• Write using standard convention in all languages required by the job
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form
• Communicate effectively and efficiently
• Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
• Be sensitive to cultural differences among individuals and groups of persons

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Kentucky substitute certificate, teacher's license, or other legal credential required
• Minimum of 64 college credit hours with 2.5GPA
• Experience and such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jackie Ostrander , Personnel Specialist
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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