University Student; Education Major​/Substitute Teacher

University Student (Education Major)/Substitute Teacher (26-27)

Fayette County Public Schools District Wide - Lexington, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job : 5484166

Final date to receive applications: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – Substitute Teacher

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Job Class Code: 4991

Position Type:
Daily

Job Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: $125 - $175 per day

Reports To:

Principal or designee

Supervises: N/A

To enable each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

• Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Reviews with the principal, department head, or team leader all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he is assigned.
• Teaches the lesson outlined and described in a lesson plan book prepared by the absent teacher.
• Consults, as appropriate, with the building principal, department head, or team leader before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the absent teacher’s lesson plan.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods. Reports in writing with notes left for the absent teacher the assignments made and comments regarding student behavior.
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates. Refer to SUBSTITUTE TEACHER HANDBOOK for specific guidance.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment or a valid Kentucky Emergency Certification for Substitute Teaching (not available for long-term assignments)

Minimum Age Requirement:
Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.

• 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 medium weights, up to 50 pounds.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Human Resources
• 450 Park Place
• Lexington, Kentucky 40511
• Phone:
• Email: humanresourceschools.us

Fayette County Public Schools

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.