Substitute Teacher 26-27

JOB DETAILS

Compensation:

Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for Substitute Teachers

Hours Per Day: Varies based on vacancies each day

Contracted Days: This is a non-contracted position-work availability varies based on need

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Completion of 60 college credit hours and be eligible for, or hold an Emergency Certificate to Substitute Teach.

Knowledge Of:

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites

• Classroom management techniques

• Documentation and record-keeping techniques

• Communication skills

• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Provide continuation of instruction and management of students in absence of the regular teacher in a variety of content areas and grade levels.

Expectations:

• Instructional substitutes should work a minimum of 10 school days per school year.

• Instructional substitutes excluded by 6 or more schools district-wide due to performance or other issues will be removed from the substitute list.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide effective continuation of instruction based on lesson plans and/or instructions provided by the regular teacher

• Effectively communicate assignments and instructions to students and provide assistance to students

• Follow all safety and emergency procedures established by the district and/or school.

• Take attendance

• Supervision of students using proper classroom management techniques

• Provide detailed notes and feedback to the regular teacher

• Must use sound judgement and reasoning to adapt as necessary in the absence of the regular teacher and seek guidance from an administrator when appropriate

• Complete grading of assignments when appropriate or as requested by the regular teacher

• Maintain the cleanliness of the classroom

• Protect confidential information of students and fellow staff members.

• Assure compliance with federal, state and district policy, administrative procedures and all other procedures/policies applicable to assignment.

• Prioritize, plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with tact and patience.

• Follow proper reporting procedures for all matters including but not limited to behavioral issues, bullying, suspected child abuse or neglect, etc.

If approved as a substitute teacher, you will be required to complete all state and Board mandadated trainings.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

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  Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Substitute employee (non-contracted) (Works on an as-needed basis, based on school calendar-daily work is not guaranteed.)

2. Participates in Kentucky Teacher’s Retirement System (KTRS)