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Daviess County Public Schools
Permanent District Substitute-Sorgho Elementary
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What they do
A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.
$42,868 / year median in Kentucky
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Permanent District Substitute-Sorgho Elementary Daviess County School District District Wide - Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in
Daviess County Public Schools Job Details Job ID:
5893675Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date:
Immediately Job DescriptionJOB DETAILS
Job Class Description:
INSTRUCTOR III
Class Code:
7314Job Title:
PERMANENT DISTRICT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER I
Supervisory Responsibilities:
NONE Position Type:
CLASSIFIED FLSA
Classification:
NON-EXEMPT
Reports To:
TEACHER OF RECORD/PRINCIPAL
•Location:
VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENT
Compensation:
Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for Permanent Substitute.Hours Per Day:
7.0 hours per dayContracted Days:
177 days per yearQUALIFICATIONS
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:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Full-time teaching experience
- Related field experience
Knowledge Of:
- Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, 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.
- Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations.