RCMS - Certified Science Teacher

RCMS - Certified Science Teacher

Rockcastle County School District, Rockcastle County Middle School - Mount Vernon, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5774301

Final date to receive applications: Jun 25, 2026 12:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

TITLE:
Certified Science Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification as set by the Kentucky Department of Education for the specific teaching position.

REPORTS TO: Principal

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

• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates 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.
• Seeks to develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and provides progress reports.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops, with student input, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for student teachers, Special Education student teachers, and teacher aide(s), when applicable, and, in cooperation with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Encourages the participation of volunteers and assists in planning and supervising their assignments.
• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents, staR, and community.

As determined by the Rockcastle County Board of Education and the Kentucky Department of Education.

This position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as established within the policies of the Rockcastle County Board of Education.

Salary

Schedule:

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