Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher

Bowling Green Independent Schools Bowling Green Learning Center – Bowling Green, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5746998

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

For the  School Year

Qualifications:
Kentucky teaching certificate (Master’s Degree preferred). Three years experience and other qualifications as specified by the Superintendent and/or Board of Education.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ensure day-to-day school operations reflect culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and student-centered practices.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and families to foster a strong, positive school culture characterized by respect, responsibility, collaboration, and hard work.
• Establish and sustain a safe, highly effective, and well-organized educational environment that emphasizes teamwork in learning and problem-solving to prepare young adults to become the next generation of citizens and leaders.
• Utilize best practices to support newcomers in acquiring English language proficiency.
• Effectively address and resolve challenging situations involving students, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrate a willingness to engage in frequent and honest dialogue regarding job performance.
• Use data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership in student management, including attendance, discipline, and supervision outside the classroom.
• Teach an elective or academic course as needed.
• Oversee the implementation of the instructional program to ensure all students have access to rigorous and relevant learning experiences.
• Supervise, coach, and support faculty and staff in implementing effective instructional and professional practices.
• Regularly monitor classroom instruction, conduct observations, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate high-quality, ongoing professional learning to support student achievement and improve instructional practice.
• Manage curriculum, class schedules, assessments, graduation requirements, and all other aspects of the newcomer academic program.
• Organize and participate in school showcases, events, and activities conducted during and outside the school day.
• Implement district discipline policies and uphold exceptionally high standards of student behavior.
• Supervise school support systems, including academic intervention, after-school tutoring, dual enrollment, college and career counseling, and student physical and mental wellness services.
• Oversee school safety for students and staff, including building security, emergency procedures, and transportation regulations.
• Promote a healthy student culture aligned with BGISD’s goals and mission through athletics, arts, and extracurricular opportunities.
• Organize and facilitate school wide gatherings, including assemblies, pep rallies, and performances.
• Communicate student progress to school and district leaders and families in a timely and constructive manner.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships within the school, community, and profession to support student learning and well-being.
• Adhere to the professional Code of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
• Administer health services to students as necessary, including but not limited to administering medication; operating, maintaining, or providing health care through medical equipment; and performing clinical procedures as appropriate.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Serve as a positive public relations representative for school and district programs and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding individual students and their families.
• Implement and comply with all rules, regulations, policies, administrative guidelines, and directives adopted by the Board of Education.
• Maintain acceptable attendance without repeated unexcused absences, tardiness, absences without notification, or abuse of sick leave.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Instructional Programs, district administrative staff, or Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required