Designated Substitute Teacher

Position Overview: Provide classroom coverage as assigned when the certified teacher is absent. The permanent substitute must be confident teaching a wide range of developmental age groups from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. 

Qualifications: A minimum education of 64 college semester hours with a 2.5 GPA.

Current teaching certification is preferred.

• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change at short notice.
• Ability to teach day to day assignments or longer-term positions such as maternity leave or long term illness
• Uses initiative to solve problems when they arise and is willing to make decisions based on the best interest of students
• Previous teaching experience 
• Ability to communicate well with students
• A solid ability to communicate with parents, while understanding the approach to communication may vary according to the developmental needs of students within the grade level being taught.
• Willingness to help supervise extra-curricular activities 
• A positive attitude. Wants to be part of a close community and able to contribute in positive ways to the culture of the school.
• Expertise in building active, collaborative classroom programs which encourage problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and which develop a sense of classroom community and trust ∙
• A solid understanding of school organization, programs and students 
• Willingness to differentiate instruction and integrate learning 
• Ability to quickly adjust to different specialist subjects (Art, PE, Music, Spanish) and grade levels. Can take over classes with little advance notice. Improvises lessons in emergencies where the teacher is unable to provide lesson plans. 

General Subject Responsibilities:

The Designated Substitute Teacher may be required to cover a class each teaching block on some days. If no coverage is needed for any of the blocks, the Designated Substitute will assist other classroom teachers to help students with their class assignments. 

General Teaching Responsibilities: The Designated Substitute is an integral part of the instructional staff and is expected to assume the same responsibilities as the regular classroom teachers. These responsibilities include: 

• Communicating on a regular basis with other teachers with regard to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, grade level planning meetings 
• Following through with classroom issues such as discipline, expectations, and routines. Communicates with parents when issues arise and as appropriate. Communicates with administrators or Team Coordinators when issues arise.
• Communicating with other school colleagues to promote and establish integrative links and/or awareness 
• Taking an active role in behavioral management
• Attending and constructively contributing in staff meetings and professional development activities 
• Assisting in supervision during student breaks
• Coordinating co-curricular class activities 
• Maintaining up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents, as necessary 
• Establishing links with the parent community to ensure that parents are well informed about student progress 
• Assisting, as required, in the development of curricular materials 
• Participating in and assisting with school events as needed 
• Perform Ad Hoc duties that are not listed above
• Teach in a manner that supports the mission and vision statement of the school.

Substitute Teacher Daily Rate Schedule for DST

Teachers must report every day to their designated school (BCHS, BCMS, BCES or CRES). This position is eligible for insurance benefits and retirement. The employee must complete general employment requirements of all Bourbon County Schools’ employees. If the daily contract is not fulfilled, the employee will default to general substitute teacher pay. 

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