Substitute Teacher

Kemper County School District; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide quality instruction in the absence of the regular teacher. Responsibilities include managing the classroom, implementing lesson plans, and ensuring the safety of all students. Candidates must have completed at least two years of college coursework and obtained a passing score on specific tests. This position's employment will be determined as needed by the principal, offering dynamic teaching experiences in various classrooms.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework required.
• Associate's degree or higher needed.
• Passing scores on specific tests required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in absence of regular teacher.
• Manage the learning environment effectively.
• Consult with principal and staff to understand assignments.
• Requests clarification of school rules from the principal as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Maintains discipline to foster a safe learning environment per district policies.
• Ensures health, welfare, and safety of all students through adequate supervision.
• Protects students, equipment, materials, and facilities from damage.
• Reports student injuries, illnesses, and discipline issues promptly.
• Implements lesson plans while maintaining academic time and student engagement.
• Organizes students for effective instruction and learning.
• Dismisses students before leaving the building.
• Returns papers and materials to the regular teacher’s desk as needed.
• Interacts professionally with students and staff.
• Returns equipment and keys to proper places.

Education

Completed at least two (2) years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher learning

Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree

Obtained a passing score on the Mississippi Test: ACT Work Keys – Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Writing Subtests.

Job description

Location: Kemper County Superintendents Office

Position Type: Substitute

Date Posted: 7/1/2025

Title

Substitute Teacher

Qualifications

• Completed at least two (2) years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher learning
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree
• Obtained a passing score on the Mississippi Test: ACT Work Keys – Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Writing Subtests.

Job Goal

Provide quality instruction that enables each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher. The substitute encourages student progress and manages the learning environment.

Reports To

Principal

Performance Responsibilities

• Reports to the building administrator or school secretary upon arrival at the school.
• Consults with the building principal, team leader, or grade level teacher to get a clear understanding of the schedule and assignment.
• Reviews all lesson plans and schedules to be followed prior to the student’s arrival.
• Requests clarification of school rules and procedures if necessary from the building principal.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with district and school policies.
• Ensures adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Organizes students for effective instruction.
• Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building.
• Collects and places students’ papers in regular teacher’s desk.
• Interacts in a professional manner with students.
• Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place.
• Determines if his/her services will be required for the next school day.
• Complies with and supports school and district regulations and policies.
• Models non-discriminatory and non bias practices in all activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/district policies and practices.

Terms of Employment

Salary will be established by the Board. Employment will be determined by the principal on an as needed basis.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated by the principal/administrator in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation.