Compensation:

Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for Permanent Substitute.

Hours Per Day: 7.0 hours per day

Contracted Days: 177 days per year

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Teacher certification is not required

Preferred:

• Full-time teaching experience

• Related field experience

Knowledge Of:

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

• Classroom management techniques

• Documentation and record-keeping techniques

• Communication skills

• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

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.

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.

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. Classified employee with year to year contract

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

3. Service does not count towards District continuing contracts.

4. This is a benefit eligible position.