Substitute Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Substitute teachers must possess the appropriate certification to be employed as a substitute teacher as stated in 16 KAR 2:030 Substitute teachers and emergency school personnel and 16 KAR 2:120 Emergency certification and out-of-field teaching. 

GOALS:

        To continue the student learning in a classroom in absence of the classroom teacher.

        Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Leadership ability including interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

      ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Have teaching as the first priority.  Student learning is not to be disrupted because the regular classroom teacher is out of the classroom. 
• Classroom management is a clear expectation.
• Follow lessons established by the classroom teacher. 
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Treat each other with respect – student to student, student to teacher, teacher to student and teacher to teacher.
• Be punctual.  Must arrive 15-20 minutes before school starts and leave no earlier than the end of the day schedule, unless you are ½ day substitute teacher.
• Familiarize yourself with the location of important materials, and check on any special duties.
• Dress appropriately.  Follow each school’s dress code for faculty and staff.
• Follow each school’s discipline plan.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

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