JELV Preschool Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District•Nicholasville, KY

About The Position

The Classroom Teacher helps students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible individuals. The teacher provides instruction for students in accordance with state and federally mandated program guidelines. Salary and work year are established by the Board of Education. Performance is evaluated under the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Requirements

Appropriate Kentucky Teacher Certification.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Plan a program of study that addresses students' individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate superior.
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
Implement the district's educational philosophy and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and conduct.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Regularly diagnose students' learning disabilities and seek district specialists' assistance as required.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and current records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures and maintain order fairly and justly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers and, in cooperation with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervising principal.
Provide instruction in accordance with state and federally mandated program guidelines.