Breckinridge County Schools

Job Description 

JOB TITLE: Substitute Teacher 

SUPERVISOR: Principal and Assistant Superintendent

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt 

WORK YEAR: Part Time as Needed

APPROVED: 3/8/2023

BASIC FUNCTION: The substitute teacher carries out the duties in the absence of the teacher of record. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated 
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students 
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals 
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, prepares for classes 
• Assists the administration in implementing Board policies, administrative regulations and school rules governing student life and conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner 
• Monitors students on a regular basis and provides reports concerning academic and behavioral matters of all assigned students 
• Reports immediately safety concerns to a school official Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation 
• Performs health services, if needed, for which training will be provided
• Completes all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned and by the designated deadline 
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING: 

• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment 
• Record-keeping techniques 
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques 
• Oral and written communication skills 
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy 

ABILITIES: 

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined 
• Understand and follow oral and written directions 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Maintain records 
• Operate a computer terminal and navigate technology
• Prioritize and schedule work
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations 
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and   restrictions
• Work independently with little direction 

• Meet schedules 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is primarily sedentary. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. The work requires activities involving driving automotive equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience and preparation required by the Board
• Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques
• Effective communication skills
• Experience working with school-age children 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Kentucky Emergency Substitute Teacher Certification 64 College credit hours from an accredited college or university with a 2.5 minimum GPA
• Has met the requirements criminal records check and child abuse and neglect check as specified by Kentucky State Law