Elementary Teacher

Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026

Class

Title:

Certified Teacher

Reports To:

School Principal / Designee

Exempt Status:
Exempt

Approved:
January 14, 2016 – Order #

Basic Function:
To establish a learning situation for students that will meet the needs of each student at his/her own level. To ensure that each student will grow to his/her greatest intellectual ability, emotional development and psychological well‑being.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepare for classes assigned and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and similar activities
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of the student groups involved
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, develop reasonable classroom behavior rules, and maintain order in the classroom fairly and justly
• Provide availability to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and evaluate job performance cooperatively with department heads
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Record‑keeping techniques
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques
• Oral and written communication skills
• Research methods and report writing techniques
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities
• Policies and objectives of the assigned program and activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Technical aspects of field of specialty

Ability to:

• Perform the responsibilities as previously outlined
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Operate a computer terminal
• Prioritize and schedule work
• Learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
• Work independently with little direction
• Meet schedules and timelines

• Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Minimum requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree in field of assignment

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment

$45,900 to $81,031 Per Year