What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Certified Positions position at District Wide?
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Job Title: Substitute Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principals and Superintendent
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Substitute Teachers are a key ingredient to student success. We are looking for substitute teachers who can join our quest in the physical, mental, and social development of the kids in the Berea Independent School District by providing supervision and instruction to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS This position requires: • Minimum of 64 verifiable college credit hours with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher required for Kentucky Emergency Certification for Substitute Teaching. • Kentucky teaching certificate preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following are listed for reference. Success will involve the ongoing demonstration of desire and ability to perform responsibilities effectively, efficiently, pleasantly and with a focus on student success. • Report to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building. • Review with the principal, department head, or team leader all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day. • Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and assigned classroom. • Teaches the lesson outlined and described in a lesson plan book prepared by the absent teacher. • Consult, as appropriate, with the building principal, department head, or team leader before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the absent teacher's lesson plan. • Assume responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods. • Report to the absent teacher in writing any notes regarding assignments made and comments regarding student behavior. • Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates. • Carry out other professional responsibilities including punctuality, reliability, care of equipment and materials, planning, communication, confidentiality, and following district and school policies. • Ability to use technology for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to supporting instruction, accessing, and manipulating data, professional growth, and productivity, communicating, and collaborating with colleagues, parents and the community, and conducting research/solving problems. Proficiency in technology skills must be demonstrated based on the performance criteria set out in the KDE teacher standards for technology. • Strict adherence to the Policies and Procedures of the Boyle County Board of Education, the Employee Handbook, Code of Ethics for Certified School Personnel and Kentucky Revised Statutes. • Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students and Instructional Assistants.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680)
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing.
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.
DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION • The work environment described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. • This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise
Certification Requirement
Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.
Condition of Employment
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.
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.
DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION • The work environment described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. • This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
