Henry Clay High School ROTC Instructor 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HS ROTC Instructor is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will enable them to excel in a global society. This role involves meeting and instructing assigned classes, planning a program of study tailored to individual student needs, and creating a conducive learning environment. The instructor must prepare lessons, encourage student behavior standards, and guide the learning process towards curriculum goals. They will employ various instructional techniques, assess student accomplishments, diagnose learning disabilities, and ensure student safety. Additionally, the instructor will maintain accurate records, assist administration with policies, and be available for parent and student consultations. Planning and supervising assignments for teacher aides and volunteers, maintaining professional competence, and attending staff meetings are also key duties. Demonstrating the ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn is required. The position is 1.0 FTE, certified, and paid based on verified education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn to communicate in more one language at the novice level of proficiency

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is 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
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate 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
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Makes 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
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes 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
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more one language at the novice level of proficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular attendance

Benefits

• Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels
• The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level