Elementary Teacher

Scott County School District • Georgetown, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 School Year. The role of a Teacher involves planning lessons, utilizing various instructional techniques to meet diverse student needs, and implementing district and state guidelines. The teacher will manage time effectively to maximize student instruction, create a positive learning atmosphere, and collaborate with colleagues within professional learning communities. Responsibilities include evaluating student academic performance, communicating progress to parents, identifying and meeting individual student needs with school staff, and participating in professional development, including accommodations for special needs students. The teacher will also work with the principal on professional growth, ensure student safety during drills and emergencies, maintain classroom inventory, supervise students, administer assessments, and play an active role in curriculum development. Additional duties include maintaining records, serving on committees, participating in co-curricular activities, fostering cooperative relationships, adhering to ethical codes and board policies, and integrating technology into instruction. The Principal, or other district-level administrators, will evaluate the performance. Employment terms and salary are based on district schedules.

Requirements

• College diploma
• Certification from Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board in area(s) for which person will be teaching
• Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680)
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plans lessons and chooses instructional materials based on curriculum and needs of students
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of their students
• Works toward implementing the instructional programs as established through guidelines provided by the district and state
• Manages time wisely so as to make the greatest use of time for student instruction
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere with consistent standards in the classroom that is conducive to learning
• Collaborates with other teachers and contributes as a member of school and district professional learning communities
• Evaluates academic performance and progress of students regularly
• Communicates student performance and progress to parents and guardians following school and district guidelines
• Works with all school staff to meet and identify the needs of individual students
• Participates in professional development and follows guidelines and accommodations for student special needs
• Works with principal and others to obtain and practice professional growth opportunities
• Practices and supports safety of students during drills and emergencies
• Maintains updated inventory records of classroom material and follows guidelines in appropriation of supplies needed for the instructional program
• Supervises students during school and school sponsored events
• Administers student diagnostic, achievement, and other tests and assessments following district and state testing guidelines and regulations
• Plays an active role in developing and implementing curriculum related to standards
• Inputs, calculates, and maintains all necessary records according to state law, district policy and administrative regulations
• Serves on school committees related to the selection of instructional materials and school improvement
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others
• Adheres to professional code of Ethics for certified personnel and all board policies
• Participates in peer reviews and teacher leadership activities
• Integrates technology and supplemental materials to support curriculum
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may assign

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree