Certified Substitute

Mercer County Schools; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer County Schools in Harrodsburg, Kentucky seeks a certified substitute to cover classes as needed in the district. This part-time role involves following the regular teacher’s schedule and instructional plan for the day.

Starting date is immediate. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency or work visa requirements. You will report to the school office to complete paperwork and ensure you have current information before assignments.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Substitute teachers observe the regular teacher’s hours and instructional plan for the day.
• Complete paperwork at the school office and obtain current information before reporting to the assigned room.

Job description

Certified Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5374873

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS

SUBSTITUTE TEACHING OVERVIEW
OAG 69-296. A substitute teacher is one that substitutes for a regularly
employed teacher who is temporarily absent or substitutes in a vacant position
while a school board is attempting to employ a regular full-time teacher.
1) The Superintendent / designee shall maintain a list of qualified substitute
teachers that are employed with the system. Principals / designee shall engage
substitutes from this list.
2) Substitute teachers shall observe the regular teacher’s hours of duty and
instructional plan for the day. Substitute teachers will assume the duties of the
teacher. (i.e. bus duty, playground duty, hall duty, etc.)
3) Substitute teachers shall report to the school’s office to complete all paper work
and obtain current information before reporting to the assigned room / area.
4) Substitute teachers shall check at each school for the proper emergency
procedures for fire, earthquake, etc.
5) Corporal punishment shall not be administered to students. If there is a
discipline problem, check school policy or obtain proper procedures before starting
the assignment.
6) Each substitute teacher will complete a substitute teacher information sheet at
the end of each assignment.
7) An evaluation sheet will be completed by the classroom teacher on the
performance of the substitute teacher.

Please note: If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying to substitute, please contact Tina Kelly at 859-733-7000 Ext. 4014

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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