Permanent District Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Permanent District Substitute Teacher I in Owensboro, Kentucky. This full-time role requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and eligibility for a Kentucky Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate. Responsibilities include managing classrooms in the absence of regular teachers and providing continuing instruction in various subject areas.

The successful applicant will have basic computer skills, effective communication abilities, and classroom management techniques. Benefits eligible position with a contracted year of 177 days.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to hold a KY Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate.
• Minimum of 60 college credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective continuation of instruction based on lesson plans.
• Supervision of students using proper classroom management techniques.
• Take attendance and maintain cleanliness of the classroom.

Skills

Classroom management techniques

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Date of Last Revision: 11.22.24

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Class Description: INSTRUCTOR III

Class Code: 7314

Job Title: PERMANENT DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER I

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Reports To: TEACHER OF RECORD/PRINCIPAL

Location: DISTRICT-WIDE

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for Permanent Substitute.

Hours Per Day: 7.0 hours per day

Contracted Days: 177 days per year

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of 60 college credit hours
• Eligibility to hold a KY Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree
• Full-time teaching experience
• Related field experience

Knowledge Of

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, email, and websites, including Google Suite.
• Classroom management techniques
• Documentation and record-keeping techniques
• Communication skills
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

Job Description

Job Summary: Provide continuation of instruction and management of students in absence of the regular teacher in a variety of content areas and grade levels.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide effective continuation of instruction based on lesson plans and/or instructions provided by the regular teacher
• Effectively communicate assignments and instructions to students and provide assistance to students
• Follow all safety and emergency procedures established by the district and/or school.
• Take attendance
• Supervision of students using proper classroom management techniques
• Provide detailed notes and feedback to the regular teacher
• Must use sound judgement and reasoning to adapt as necessary in the absence of the regular teacher and seek guidance from an administrator when appropriate
• Complete grading of assignments when appropriate or as requested by the regular teacher
• Maintain the cleanliness of the classroom
• Protect confidential information of students and fellow staff members.
• Assure compliance with federal, state and district policy, administrative procedures and all other procedures/policies applicable to assignment.
• Prioritize, plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with tact and patience.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for all matters including but not limited to behavioral issues, bullying, suspected child abuse or neglect, etc.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

* Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

Terms of Employment

• Classified employee with year to year contract
• Participates in Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA)
• Service does not count towards District continuing contracts.
• This is a full-time benefit eligible position.

Contact Information

• Courtney Christian , Substitute Coordinator
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]