District Substitute Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Hardinsburg (KY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Teacher in Hardinsburg, Kentucky. This part-time position requires a Kentucky Emergency Substitute Teacher Certification and involves covering for teachers in their absence. Responsibilities include maintaining classroom order, following lesson plans, and ensuring students' safety. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and experience with school-age children. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to student learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills required for interacting with students and staff.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior and maintain order.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral instruction.

Responsibilities

• Substitutes for the teacher of record.
• Creates a conducive learning environment.
• Maintains accurate records as required.
• Employs appropriate instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Assists administration in implementing district policies and school rules.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and district policy.
• Performs health services if needed and completes trainings by deadline.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow directions

Education

Kentucky Emergency Substitute Teacher Certification

64 College credit hours with 2.5 GPA

GPA 2.5 minimum

Job description

District Substitute Teacher - Hardinsburg, Kentucky

Job Details

Job ID: 5334714
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Breckinridge County Schools

JOB TITLE: Substitute Teacher

SUPERVISOR: Principal and Assistant Superintendent

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR: Part Time as Needed

BASIC FUNCTION: The substitute teacher carries out the duties in the absence of the teacher of record.

Representative Duties

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, prepares for classes
• Assists the administration in implementing Board policies, administrative regulations and school rules governing student life and conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Monitors students on a regular basis and provides reports concerning academic and behavioral matters of all assigned students
• Reports immediately safety concerns to a school official Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation
• Performs health services, if needed, for which training will be provided
• Completes all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned and by the designated deadline
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the following:

• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Record‑keeping techniques
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques
• Oral and written communication skills
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

Abilities:

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Maintain records
• Operate a computer terminal and navigate technology
• Prioritize and schedule work
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
• Work independently with little direction
• Meet schedules

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is primarily sedentary. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. The work requires activities involving driving automotive equipment.

Education and Experience

• Experience and preparation required by the Board
• Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques
• Effective communication skills
• Experience working with school‑age children

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Kentucky Emergency Substitute Teacher Certification 64 College credit hours from an accredited college or university with a 2.5 minimum GPA
• Has met the requirements criminal records check and child abuse and neglect check as specified by Kentucky State Law

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Jayme Knochel , Assistant Superintendent
• District Substitute
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]