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To be eligible to substitute teach, the applicant must meet the following KDE minimum requirements:Hold a High School Diploma or its equivalent (R5). **MUST attach a PDF of HS diploma, HS transcript indicating the diploma type & date received, GED certificate with date received or College transcript to this application for education verification**Must obtain an Emergency Certificate for Substitute Teaching from KDE/EPSB Licensure.PAY PER DAY: R1 = $110, R2 = $100, R3 = $90, R4&5 = $80, DS Retired Teacher = $120 Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis. Applicants are continuously accepted

JOB FUNCTION: To enable each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.Reviews with the principal, department head, or team leader 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 a lesson plan book prepared by the absent teacher.Consults, as appropriate, with the building principal, department head, or team leader before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the absent teacher's lesson plan.Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods.Reports in writing with notes left for the absent teacher the assignments made and comments regarding student behavior.Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates. Refer to SUBSTITUTE TEACHER HANDBOOK for specific guidance.Maintains regular attendancePerforms other duties as assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walkingRequires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearingRequires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulationsRequires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reachingRequires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights REPORTS TO: Building Principal EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Minimum education requirements: A High School diploma or its equivalent

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment or a valid Kentucky Emergency Certification for Substitute Teaching (not available for long-term assignments). FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL (FBI) AND STATE (KSP) CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (CAN) RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. A FBI, KSP, and/or CAN background check(s) performed within a 6 month period prior to initial employment will be accepted.

KRS 160.380 As a condition of initial employment, all employees shall pass a medical examination. The medical examination shall be reported on the form required by Kentucky Administrative Regulation available at the Board of Education office. The examination shall be provided by a licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Each medical examination shall include a risk assessment for tuberculosis as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulation. Individuals identified by that assessment as being at high risk for TB shall be required to undergo a tuberculin skin test. A Medical exam performed within a 6 month period prior to initial employment will be accepted.

702 KAR 001:160 All applicants being considered for employment shall be required to submit to a urinalysis test for the detection of illegal use of drugs and alcohol. An applicant refusing to complete any part of the drug testing procedure will not be considered a valid candidate for employment with the District, and such will be considered as a withdrawal of the individual's application for employment. If substance screening shows a confirmed positive result for which there is no current physician's prescription, a second confirming test may be requested by the HRC.

If the first or any requested second confirming test is positive, any current job offer will be revoked. The applicant will not be permitted to reapply for employment with the District for at least twelve (12) months and not until the applicant shows proof of successful completion of a drug rehabilitation program or proof that the applicant is no longer engaging in illegal drug use. DSISD School Policy 03.23251 As a condition of initial employment, all employees shall complete training for the use of physical restraint and seclusion in school districts

704 KAR 7:160