8th Grade ELA Teacher

8th Grade ELA Teacher

Paducah Middle School - Paducah, Kentucky

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Job : 5789159

Final date to receive applications: Jul 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Summary: To help students acquire information and skills that will contribute to their development into mature, able, and responsible individuals.

Qualifications:

• Holds bachelor’s degree and required Kentucky Department of Education certification for assigned position.
• Subject to rank classification established by EPSB under KRS 161.1211 and verification of professional experience as outlined in Paducah Public Schools Board Policy 03.121.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: Students and Instructional/General Aides as assigned.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Instruct assigned classes and students in the locations and at the times designated by the Principal or Superintendent.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Prepare for classes; prepare daily written lesson plans. Provide written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employ 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.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives, and the Kentucky Core Content for Assessment.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis. Provides implementation of IEP and course curriculum outlines when and where appropriate. Provides progress reports including reports to parents as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board Policy.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct for classroom and school related activities as set forth by the Paducah Public Schools Code of Conduct.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers. Work cooperatively with department heads and/or principal to evaluate job performance.
• Make 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.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, committee meetings, staff development and in-service programs.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accept a share of responsibility for co‑curricular activities as needed or assigned.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Provide for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committees as prescribed in the Paducah Public Schools Board of Education policies, Kentucky Revised statutes and School Council policies.
• Perform additional duties/tasks and assume additional responsibilities as needed or assigned and as prescribed in Board policies.

Terms of Employment: 187-day employee with salary determined by the adopted teacher’s salary schedule of the Paducah Public Schools Board of Education.

Notice:

Alternative certification pathway for teachers may start at Rank IV until all requirements are met.

May start at this pay: $40,461 per year.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $44,579 to $78,244 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Geco Ross, Principal
• Paducah Middle School
• Phone:
• Email: geco.rosschools.us