Breathitt High School English Teacher

Position: Breathitt High School English Teacher 9-12
Location: Jackson

Position Type:
High School Teaching/HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTR

Date Posted:
4/13/2026

Location:
Breathitt High School

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/09/2026
Description:
High School English 9-12

JOB FUNCTION: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Maintains regular attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in field of assignment (minimum requirement)

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment

State Law authorizes this school to require a criminal history background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the applicant is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment for this type of position.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Selection Procedure: SBDM Hiring Process
Breathitt County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Breathitt County Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Breathitt County Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.