Substitute Teacher

Shelbyville Central Schools; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 17,527 - 22,140; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Kentucky is looking for a Substitute Teacher to carry out responsibilities to assist students and staff. Candidates must communicate effectively, adhere to lesson plans, and supervise various school environments. A High School Diploma is required if over 21 years old, with a focus on dependability, organization, and strong character. The position entails maintaining confidentiality and executing school policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma if over 21 years of age.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write correspondence.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follows teacher’s lesson plans and executes activities as outlined.
• Supervises recess, lunchroom, hallways, and other areas as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality and communicates with office in emergencies.

Skills

Dependability

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education or applicable training (if under 21)

Tools

Photocopying machines

Computers

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/12/2025

Position Title: Substitute Teacher

SUMMARY

Carries out all duties and responsibilities necessary to assist students and school staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties may be assigned
• Complies with Shelbyville Central Schools mission statement and fundamental objectives
• Carefully adheres to the teacher’s lesson plans and executes activities as outlined in lesson plans
• Communicates in writing an outline of completed activities of the day as well as any additional information that will assist the teacher
• Becomes familiar with and complies with building level procedures and expectations
• Follows the building and/or teacher’s classroom management plan
• Understands and follows crisis procedures
• Complies with the corporation staff dress and grooming codes
• Understands and complies with the internet agreement
• Understands and complies with the corporation’s sexual harassment policy
• Maintains the strictest of confidentiality on information and issues pertaining to students and school related issues learned as a result of substitute teaching
• Communicates immediately with office in an emergency
• Understands the importance of being dependable in terms of arrival/dismissal times, schedules, and assigned duties
• Displays strong character, responsibility, organizational skills, work ethic and flexibility
• Communicates professionally
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies and Employee Handbook
• Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises recess, lunchroom, hallways, restroom, arrival and/or dismissal when assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a High School Diploma if over 21 years of age. If under 21 years of age, post-secondary education or applicable training is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents and/or staff.

MATHATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculation.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to operate photocopying machines, laminators, and computers. Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and policies.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, as to operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.