Position Type: Substitute/Substitute TeacherDate Posted: 4/4/2024Location: District WideCOVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION VACANCY POSITION: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SCHOOL/PROGRAM: DISTRICTWIDE DATE POSTED: APRIL 4, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: ONGOING FOR THE UPCOMING 2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Substitute teachers are not employed under an employment contract as our regular part-time or full time employees, substitutes work on an as needed basis. A substitute is contracted through an automated sub-finder system when a contracted teacher will be absent. Qualifications:
- Hold a KY teaching certificate in any subject/area or
- Hold a KY substitute teacher certificate or
- Be eligible for Emergency Substitute Certification. Requirements for Emergency Substitute Certificate are: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or have at least sixty-four semester hours of college credit with at least a 2.45 GPA.
If you previously held a KY teaching certificate that has expired or hold out of state certification, you must apply for a Substitute Teaching Certificate through the KY Education Certification Standards Board. You can find more information about this at If you are eligible for Emergency Substitute Certification, the district will initiate the application during the hiring process. Emergency Substitute certificates are district specific. A substitute is expected to follow the same hours of duty and fulfill the same assignments as the regular teacher. The substitute will continue to report for duty until relieved by the Principal. Substitute teachers shall follow daily lesson plans as outlined by the regular teacher and leave a written record of the work completed during their length of duty. Job Description for Substitute Teacher: Carries out job duties in place of regular teacher. Performance responsibilities of a certified teacher are as follows:
- Plans lessons and chooses instructional materials based on curriculum and needs of students
- Uses a variety of instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of their students.
- Works toward implementing the instructional programs as established through guidelines provided by the district and state.
- Manages time wisely so as to make the greatest use of time for student instruction.
- Creates and maintains an atmosphere with consistent standards in the classroom that is conducive to learning.
- Collaborates with other teachers and contributes as a member of school and district professional learning communities
- Evaluates academic performance and progress of students regularly.
- Communicates student performance and progress to parents and guardians following school and district guidelines.
- Work with all school staff to meet and identify the needs of individual students.
- Participates in professional development and follows guidelines and accommodations for student special needs.
- Works with principal and others to obtain and practice professional growth opportunities.
- Practices and supports safety of students during drills and emergencies.
- Maintains updated inventory records of classroom material and follows guidelines in appropriation of supplies needed for the instructional program.
- Supervises students during school and school sponsored events.
- Administers student diagnostic, achievement, and other tests and assessments following district and state testing guidelines and regulations.
- Plays an active role in developing and implementing curriculum related to standards.
- Inputs, calculates, and maintains all necessary records according to state law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Serves on school committees related to the selection of instructional materials and school improvement.
- Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
- Adheres to professional code of Ethics for certified personnel and all board policies.
- Participates in peer reviews and teacher leadership activities.
- Integrates technology and supplemental materials to support curriculum.
- Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may assign.
When screening applications and hiring substitutes we are required to hire candidates holding a KY teaching certificate before hiring those that would be emergency certified. Salary:
- Rank I-III: $174 daily, positions filled for less than 3.5 hours will pay $87
- Rank IV: $167 daily, position filled for less than 3.5 hours will pay $84
- Rank V: $162 daily, position filled for less than 3.5 hours will pay $81
When filling a long term position, beginning on the 21st consecutive day substitutes may be eligible to receive pay based on rank and experience if requirements have been met. Anyone retired from TRS is required to submit a Daily Wage Threshold for the current year upon being hired. Contact Teacher's Retirement System at 1-800-###-#### to request DWTs. If you need assistance with the online application process contact Aisha Payne at ...@covington.kyschools.us or Dawn Vancini at ...@covington.kyschools.usAn Equal Opportunity Employer100-2425-000