Substitutes

Welcome to Jessamine County Schools! We'd be happy to have you as one of our substitutes.

Substitute Requirements

To be eligible to be a substitute teacher, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Teaching Certification, or

  • Bachelors' Degree in any area, or

  • High School Diploma and at least 20 years old

If you are not a certified teacher there are a few certification options:

Emergency Certificate (NOT eligible to be a Long-Term Substitute)

  • Requires a High School Diploma

  • Minimum age requirement of 20 years old

  • Emergency Subs are not allowed to work Full-Time or for more than 20 consecutive days per KY statute.

Five Year Certificate (must have at least this certificate to be a Long-Term Substitute)

  • Requires a bachelor's degree

  • Apply at KECS on your own, pay fee, answer character questions and must submit an official transcript.

  • This certificate makes you eligible to sub at any school district in the state.

Ten Year Certificate

  • You must hold, or have previously held, a valid KY or Out-of-State Teaching Certificate

  • Apply at KECS on your own, pay fee, answer character questions and must submit an official transcript.

  • This certificate makes you eligible to sub at any school district in the state.

  • Out-of-State certificate holders must submit a copy of their teaching certificate.

  • Rank will be issued based on the rank held at time of certification.

To be eligible to be a substitute instructional assistant, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Completed 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR

  • Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree OR

  • Pass the Paraeducator test

Visit the TalentEd Hire page to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Jessamine County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Jessamine County Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, disabling condition, or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions an assignments, responsibilities and duties shall be without regard to same. The school system complies with the nondiscrimination requirements in employment as set forth in KRS 161.164, Title IX, Title VI, and section 504 of federal law, and with the Americans with Disabilities Act.