Substitute Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Carlisle (KY); On-site; USD 23,985 - 27,675; Part time

Job summary

Nicholas County Schools in Carlisle, Kentucky is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves delivering lessons per the absent teacher’s plan and maintaining classroom routines throughout the day.

Minimum 64 college credit hours are required. Salary ranges from $130 to $150 per day, with duties including communication with administration and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 64 college credit hours.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches lesson plan outlined by the absent teacher.
• 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 superior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students, as adopted by the local and state Board of Education.
• 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, pertaining to teacher and students.
• 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.
• M akes 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.
• Continuously strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties prescribed by the principal and by School Board Policies.
• Promotes public relations for the school’s programs and activities.
• Becomes acquainted with parents; reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or the designated representative immediately.
• Contacts the principal or the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school.
• Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.
• Participates in the selection, adoption and inventory of textbooks.
• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the School SBDM Council and the School Board for the district.
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students.

Education

Minimum 64 college credit hours

Job description

Substitute Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Nicholas County Schools, Nicholas County Board of Education – Carlisle, Kentucky

Job Details

Job ID: 5270434

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

BASIC FUNCTION: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women in the absence of the regular teacher.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Teaches lesson plan outlined by the absent teacher.
• 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 superior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students, as adopted by the local and state Board of Education.
• 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, pertaining to teacher and students.
• 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.
• Continuously strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties prescribed by the principal and by School Board Policies.
• Promotes public relations for the school’s programs and activities.
• Becomes acquainted with parents; reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or the designated representative immediately.
• Contacts the principal or the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school.
• Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.
• Participates in the selection, adoption and inventory of textbooks.
• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the School SBDM Council and the School Board for the district.
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students.
• The Board of Education delegates to the person holding this position the reasonable authority necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities listed for this position.
• Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Adheres to the professional code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 64 college credit hours.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

As needed by the District. Salary and work varies as established by the NC Board of Education.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $130 to $150 Per Day

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alicia Hughes
• 395 West Main St.
• Carlisle, Kentucky 40311
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]