Permanent District Substitute

Starting Date:

Aug 4, 2026

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Date of Last Revision: 11.22.24

Job Details
Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Class Description:

INSTRUCTOR III

Class Code:

7314

Job Title:

PERMANENT DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER I

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NONE

Reports To:

TEACHER OF RECORD/PRINCIPAL

Location:

DISTRICT-WIDE

Compensation:

Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for Permanent Substitute.

Hours Per Day:

7.0 hours per day

Contracted Days:

177 days per year

Qualifications
Required:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of 60 college credit hours

Eligibility to hold a KY Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate

Preferred:

Bachelors Degree

Full-time teaching experience

Related field experience

Knowledge Of

Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, email, and websites, including Google Suite.

Classroom management techniques

Documentation and record-keeping techniques

Communication skills

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

Job Description
Job Summary:

Provide continuation of instruction and management of students in absence of the regular teacher in a variety of content areas and grade levels.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide effective continuation of instruction based on lesson plans and/or instructions provided by the regular teacher

Effectively communicate assignments and instructions to students and provide assistance to students

Follow all safety and emergency procedures established by the district and/or school.

Take attendance

Supervision of students using proper classroom management techniques

Provide detailed notes and feedback to the regular teacher

Must use sound judgement and reasoning to adapt as necessary in the absence of the regular teacher and seek guidance from an administrator when appropriate

Complete grading of assignments when appropriate or as requested by the regular teacher

Maintain the cleanliness of the classroom

Protect confidential information of students and fellow staff members.

Assure compliance with federal, state and district policy, administrative procedures and all other procedures/policies applicable to assignment.

Prioritize, plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with tact and patience.

Follow proper reporting procedures for all matters including but not limited to behavioral issues, bullying, suspected child abuse or neglect, etc.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

* Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

Terms of Employment

Classified employee with year to year contract

Participates in Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA)

Service does not count towards District continuing contracts.

This is a full-time benefit eligible position.

Contact Information

Courtney Christian , Substitute Coordinator

Central Office

Phone: 270-852-7000

Email: courtney.christian@daviess.kyschools.us

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