BASIC FUNCTION: As needed/called by the district.  To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women in the absence of the regular teacher.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and to communicate these objectives to students, as adopted by the local and state Board of Education.

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

• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.

• Teaches lesson plan as outlined by the absent teacher.

• Performs all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the building principal.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students.

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

• Makes provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

• Continuously strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities.

• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties as assigned by the principal, School Board Policies, or Superintendent.

• Promotes public relations for the school’s programs and activities.

• Becomes acquainted with parents; reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or the designated representative immediately.

• Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.

• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the School SBDM Council and the Board of Education.

• Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students.

• Demonstrates knowledge and incorporates technology in daily tasks, as required.

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

• Adheres to the professional code of conduct adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.

• Performs other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the Principal or Superintendent.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Currently hold a Kentucky Teacher Certificate or Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate.  To apply for an Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate, state regulations require a minimum of 64 college hours and a minimum GPA of 2.45.