Substitute Teacher

Spencer County; Taylorsville (KY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A regional school district in Taylorsville, Kentucky seeks a dedicated Substitute Teacher. The role entails supporting student learning in the absence of the regular teacher while following lesson plans and maintaining compliant classroom management. Candidates must possess a valid substitute teacher certification along with effective communication and interpersonal skills. This part-time position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Possess appropriate certification to work as a substitute teacher.
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in District schools.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning in the absence of classroom teacher.
• Follow lesson plans established by the regular teacher.
• Manage student behavior according to approved procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Basic subjects knowledge

Education

Substitute teacher certification

Job description

Spencer County Spencer County Public Schools - District Wide - Taylorsville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 4954496
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 02, 2020 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Substitute teachers must possess the appropriate certification to be employed as a substitute teacher as stated in 16 KAR 2:030 Substitute teachers and emergency school personnel and 16 KAR 2:120 Emergency certification and out-of-field teaching.

GOALS:

To continue the student learning in a classroom in absence of the classroom teacher.

Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Leadership ability including interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have teaching as the first priority. Student learning is not to be disrupted because the regular classroom teacher is out of the classroom.
• Classroom management is a clear expectation.
• Follow lessons established by the classroom teacher.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Treat each other with respect – student to student, student to teacher, teacher to student and teacher to teacher.
• Be punctual. Must arrive 15-20 minutes before school starts and leave no earlier than the end of the day schedule, unless you are ½ day substitute teacher.
• Familiarize yourself with the location of important materials, and check on any special duties.
• Dress appropriately. Follow each school’s dress code for faculty and staff.
• Follow each school’s discipline plan.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices 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

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

Position Type: Part-time