TITLE:   Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO:   Principal

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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the building principal (school secretary) upon arrival at the school building.

• Reviews with the principal or department head 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 the Substitute’s Teacher’s Guide as prepared by the absent teacher.

• Consults with the building principal or department head before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the Substitute Teacher’s Handbook.

• Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods.

• Reports in writing, on the form provided by the school secretary, on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.

• Follows all policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.

• Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or superintendent.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:                                                    

• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate
• Teaching experience preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated by the principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary commensurate with the Russell Independent Schools Substitute Salary Schedule.