Substitute Teacher

Pendleton County School District; Falmouth (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pendleton County School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide instruction across grade levels in the Falmouth, Kentucky area. The role supports the district’s educational goals by maintaining a positive learning environment and delivering prepared lesson plans when available.

Responsibilities include meeting class expectations, recording progress, and collaborating with staff to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma.
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment is required.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Job description

Substitute Teacher

Pendleton County School District Central Office - Falmouth, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4902347

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

JOB CLASS CODE: 2010 2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2095 2100

Preschool Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Primary Teacher, Elementary Teacher, Middle School Teacher, High School Teacher, Exceptional Child Teacher, Gifted and Talented Teacher

REPORTS TO: School Principal / Superintendent or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

Approved: June 17,2024

BASIC FUNCTION:

To establish a learning situation for students that will meet the needs of each student at his/her own level. To ensure that each student will grow to his/her greatest intellectual ability, emotional development and psychological well-being.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Maintains regular attendance. It is an essential job function that all employees report to work.
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

ABILITY 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 and prepare reports.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

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 up to approximately 20 pounds
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment

Position Type: Part-Time