English Teacher- High School

English Teacher - High School

Powell Co School District, Powell County High School – Stanton, Kentucky (Map: Google Maps)

Job : 5714466

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Title: High School English Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Basic Function: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will continue to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

Representative Duties:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Creates a classroom environment 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
• 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 the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives by instruction and action
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports 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
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods
• Accepts a share of the responsibility for co‑cultural activities as assigned
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Makes every effort to uphold and follow the school’s purchasing procedures
• Writes receipts for all money given to him/her by individuals for the school and deposits the money in the Principal’s office
• Maintains regular attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned by Principal or Superintendent

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

Evaluation: Annual development of Professional Growth Plan; annual evaluation of job performance by supervisor.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in the field of assignment (minimum requirement).

Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment.

Position Type: 1 Full‑Time

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