4205.1: Substitute Teachers

I. Substitute teachers are appointed on a temporary basis and continue as needs require.  They do not come under the provisions of the Nebraska teacher tenure law. Substitute teachers shall hold a valid Nebraska  teaching certificate or permit authorizing the individual to perform the assigned duties, as required or permitted by Nebraska law and the Nebraska Department of Education’s regulations. The Board will set rates of compensation for substitute teachers. 

II. There are two classifications of substitute teachers: 

A. Daily substitute teachers are appointed to serve on a per diem basis for short, indefinite periods in meeting unforeseen and emergency situations. Service for fifteen or fewer consecutive days in any one substitute position is classified as a daily substitute. 

B. A substitute teacher who is appointed to serve for more than fifteen consecutive days in a given position for a definite, but limited, period is classified as a long-term substitute teacher. 

III. Substitute teachers will be eligible for compensation and benefits, if any, in accordance with applicable law. 

IV. Substitute teachers are provided access to the staff professional library.  Substitute teachers may participate in classes the District offers for professional learning.

V. All substitute teachers are required to assume duties as the principal may direct, and are subject to the same rules and regulations which govern other teachers.  All arrangements for substitute teachers must be made through the  Human Resources Department. Teachers and principals should follow the procedures developed by the administration in arranging for substitute teachers.