School Staffing Shortage Leads To New Positions Created

School Staffing Shortage Leads To New Positions Created

Districts-- including henderson county-- are scrambling to fill substitute teacher and bus driver positions-- it's a crisis that has county leaders are concerned about - -- having enough teachers to fill in if there was a covid-19 outbreak or any other issue that kept full- time teachers side-lined..

44news reporter tyler druin is live tonight - with that story.

Teachers, administrators, and substitutes are wary of what the next school year will bring as some students will return to the classroom - tri-state school districts are working around the clock to fill positions that are a crucial part of the school day!

"staffing during an unconventional year is going to be very channellings in its self" one of the things school administrators are wondering right now is: will there be enough substitutes if schools reopen?

In henderson county - there are a number of school bus driver positions available both full and part time - transportation officials say if those positions aren't filled routes will have to be combined- adding more stress on current drivers - "we are looking for someone who loves children, who can be a great mentor to these students" aside from bus drivers - the district is looking for 10 full time sub teacher positions - as faculty and staff plan to return to the classroom - school personal say they are taking extra steps to keep students and personal safe!

"we are following all the guidelines from the ky dept of education, on how to place all the tables in the cafe, all the desks in the classrooms, and making sure we are following all safety guidelines" this year - henderson county - created 7 new medical assistant positions to work directly with school nurses to add an extra layer of protection inside school facilities - henderson county officials say they are prepared to re- open with adequate staff in place - school administrators stress staffing needs change everyday - "henderson county would love for good people to join our district and team and help pay back to the community" for more information - on how you can apply for one of these positions - head to our website - wevv.com - live in henderson, tyler druin 44news - and as we inch closer to the re-opening date for schools ----- henderson county board