Substitute Aide

District Wide; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison County Schools District Wide in Richmond, KY seeks a Substitute Aide to support classroom staff and ensure a safe, positive learning environment for students.

The role involves supervising students in various group sizes, helping plan activities, organize materials, and promoting constructive interactions with families. A high school diploma or GED is required and the position offers full-time hours at about $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required by Kentucky law.
• Ability to learn child guidance principles and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students one-to-one, in small groups or large groups for safety.
• Assist with planning activities and organizing materials.
• Promote positive parent and child interactions and participate in staff activities.

Skills

Child guidance

Communication skills

Literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5019745
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate is required.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist an on-site director, classroom teacher, or other responsible staff member in providing a safe and quality environment for students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Monitor students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students.
• Assist the on-site director, classroom teacher or other responsible staff members in planning various activities for the students.
• Assist with organizing materials for conducting special training activities.
• Promote positive parent and child interactions and activities.
• Participate in staff activities and in special training programs.

• Maintains regular attendance.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Monitor, observe and report student's behavior according to approval policies and procedures.
• Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $14.95 to $14.95 Per Hour