MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS

SUBSTITUTE TEACHING OVERVIEW
OAG 69-296. A substitute teacher is one that substitutes for a regularly
employed teacher who is temporarily absent or substitutes in a vacant position
while a school board is attempting to employ a regular full-time teacher.
1) The Superintendent / designee shall maintain a list of qualified substitute
teachers that are employed with the system. Principals / designee shall engage
substitutes from this list.
2) Substitute teachers shall observe the regular teacher’s hours of duty and
instructional plan for the day. Substitute teachers will assume the duties of the
teacher. (i.e. bus duty, playground duty, hall duty, etc.)
3) Substitute teachers shall report to the school’s office to complete all paper work
and obtain current information before reporting to the assigned room / area.
4) Substitute teachers shall check at each school for the proper emergency
procedures for fire, earthquake, etc.
5) Corporal punishment shall not be administered to students. If there is a
discipline problem, check school policy or obtain proper procedures before starting
the assignment.
6) Each substitute teacher will complete a substitute teacher information sheet at
the end of each assignment.
7) An evaluation sheet will be completed by the classroom teacher on the
performance of the substitute teacher.

Please note:   If you have not been contacted within 7 days of applying to substitute, please contact Tina Kelly at 859-733-7000 Ext. 4014