Substitute - Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Mount Vernon (KY); On-site; USD 20,295 - 29,520; Full time

Job summary

Rockcastle County School District Central Office in Mt Vernon, Kentucky is seeking a Substitute Certified Teacher. This role reports to the Principal and requires at least 64 college credit hours with a 2.5 GPA and TC-4 certification, or being a retired teacher. The starting date is To Be Determined.

You will implement district educational goals, adapt lessons to student needs, maintain records, collaborate with staff, and participate in professional development and school activities as required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 64 college credit hours with a 2.5 GPA.
• TC‑4 certification or be a retired teacher.

Responsibilities

• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual student needs with written evidence of preparation.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and communicates objectives to students.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and media suitable to location and student needs.
• Maintains a conducive classroom environment within district resources.
• Evaluates student progress and provides periodic progress reports.
• Assists administration in implementing district policies governing student life and conduct.
• Maintains classroom rules and orderly procedures with student input.
• Protects students, equipment, and facilities as needed.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Cooperates with staff to plan goals, objectives, and methods.
• Supports co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Assists in selecting books, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Plans and supervises student teacher and aide activities and evaluates performance.
• Encourages volunteers and plans their assignments.
• Pursues ongoing professional growth through readings, workshops, and courses.

Education

64 college credits with 2.5 GPA

TC-4 certification or retired teacher

Job description

Substitute - Teacher

Rockcastle County School District Central Office - Mt Vernon, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5818450

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title: Substitute Certified Teacher

Qualifications: Must have at least 64 college credit hours with a 2.5 GPA and obtain a TC‑4 certification or be a retired teacher.

Reports To: Principal

Job Goal: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Performance Responsibilities

• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates 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.
• Seeks to develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and provides progress reports.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops, with student input, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co‑curricular activities as assigned.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for student teachers, Special Education student teachers, and teacher aide(s), when applicable, and in cooperation with department heads evaluates their job performance.
• Encourages the participation of volunteers and assists in planning and supervising their assignments.
• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents, staff, and community.

Terms of Employment: As determined by the Rockcastle County Board of Education and the Kentucky Department of Education. (Normal school year is 185 days or 9 1/4 school months.)

Evaluation: This position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as established within the policies of the Rockcastle County Board of Education.

Salary Schedule: View salary schedule HERE.

Position Type: Substitute

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Contact Information

• Savanna Howell, HR
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]