Teacher - Elementary

Position: Teacher - Elementary - One Year Only
Position Type:
Certified - Teacher/Elementary Teacher

Date Posted:
6/1/2026

Location:
Yealey Elementary School

Date Available:
08/13/2026

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED
NOTES: Current employees MUST complete and submit the Internal Application Form via the districts electronic application system to be considered for a voluntary transfer.

TITLE:

Teacher - Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds a bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position

Has demonstrated the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults

Has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:
To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location at the times designated using the curriculum guides developed by the faculty and approved by the Board

Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

Develop daily lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil

Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction

Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports

Communicate with parents through report cards, notes, conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program

Assess the learning needs of students on a regular basis and seek the assistance of District specialists as required

Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and appropriate behavior in other school related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and safeguard their confidentiality as required by law, District policy and administrative procedures

Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and other self-selected professional growth activities

Work with faculty colleagues to develop and implement instructional programs that will meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students to include IEP's of special students

Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines

Select, requisition, and maintain required inventory records of books and instructional materials

Supervise pupils in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day

Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in planning and implementing in-service education activities, taking college courses, developing special projects, etc.

Attend staff meetings and, as possible, serve on staff committees and participate in the sponsorship of pupil activities

Maintain a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations

Maintain all grades in an approved record book and turn in completed record book at the end of the school yea

Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)

Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary
• 9 - months
• Board approved 3-23-92