Substitute

Position Overview

Williamsburg Independent School District is seeking dedicated, reliable, and adaptable Substitute Teachers to ensure high-quality, uninterrupted learning for students in the absence of regular classroom teachers. Substitute teachers are responsible for maintaining a safe, organized, and positive learning environment across various grade levels (Elementary, Middle, and High School) and subject areas.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

Classroom Instruction & Management

Execute Lesson Plans: Follow and deliver lesson plans, instructional materials, and activities provided by the absent classroom teacher.

Maintain Order: Create and preserve a safe, respectful, and supportive classroom environment conducive to learning.

Behavior Management: Apply appropriate discipline strategies and district classroom rules to handle behavioral issues effectively and respectfully.

Student Safety: Supervise students inside the classroom and during out-of-classroom activities, including hallways, lunchrooms, recess, or assemblies.

Daily Operations & Administration

Attendance: Take accurate attendance according to district policies and report absences to the main office.

Communication: Leave detailed written notes for the returning teacher regarding lesson progress, student behavior, and notable incidents.

Emergency Preparedness: Familiarize yourself with and enforce school emergency protocols (fire drills, lock-downs, safety procedures).

School Support: Assist with non-instructional duties when needed, such as bus monitoring or hall duty, as directed by school administration.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required (Kentucky state requirement).

64 or more college credit hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA preferred for standard Kentucky Emergency Emergency Substitute Certification.

Licensure / Certification:

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate OR Kentucky Substitute Teaching Certificate/Emergency Substitute Certificate (or eligibility to obtain one upon hire).

Clearances:

Must pass state and FBI criminal background checks, as well as a child abuse and neglect registry check.

Satisfactory completion of a physical exam and tuberculosis (TB) screening as required by state regulation.

Essential Skills & Attributes

Adaptability: Ability to step into various grade levels, subjects, and environments on short notice.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact positively with students, staff, and administration.

Technology Literacy: Basic comfort with educational technology (interactive whiteboards, Chromebooks, Google Classroom).

Professionalism: Maintaining student confidentiality, punctuality, and a professional demeanor at all times.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted primarily in K–12 classroom settings.

Flexible, on-call scheduling; assignments may range from single-day coverage to multi-week long-term subbing positions.

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