Substitute Teacher

spencer county spencer county public schools - district wide - taylorsville, kentucky open in google maps

spencer county public schools - district wide - taylorsville, kentucky open in google maps

this job is also posted in spencer county

job : 4954496
Final date to receive applications: posted until filled
posted: jul 02, 2020 12:00 am (utc)

starting date: immediately

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

position type: part-time