Substitute Teacher - (2025/2026 school year)

JOB CLASS: 2099/4099

JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

REPORTS TO: CONTRACTED TEACHER/PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Kentucky Teacher Certificate/Statement of Eligibility or Emergency Substitute Certificate (requires at least 64 college hours)
2. Criminal records check required by state & federal law
3. Experience working with children preferred
4. USED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS.

PREFERRED:

• Hold teaching certification or a Statement of Eligibility
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree (in a field outside of education), or in some cases,
• Be a Teacher in training.

For “Teachers in Training” to be considered, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in an accredited Teacher Education program and have completed a minimum of 64 credit hours within that program, with a minimum GPA of 2.5, or
• Be enrolled in Master’s level Teacher Education Program, and have completed twelve semester hours toward that degree.

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 must work a minimum of 10 school days per school year.
• Instructional substitutes not meeting the minimum requirement will be removed from the substitute list.
• 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, instructions, and 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 mandated 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 and background checks are required as a contingency of employment.

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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Substitute employee (non-contracted)
2. Participates in Kentucky Teacher’s Retirement System (KTRS)

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with salary range on the OPS Salary Schedule for Substitute Teachers

Pay rate: $106 - $161 per day, contingent on certification

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

HOURS PER DAY: Varies based on vacancies each day

CONTRACTED DAYS: This is a non-contracted position-work availability varies based on need

*LOCATION: VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENT

EVALUATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. 

Salary : $106 - $161