Elementary Teacher (Primary)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and provide quality, rigorous instruction. Implement instructional strategies that provide quality experience and a variety of activities.

Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.

Modify the general education curriculum as needed for special needs students who are deaf or hard of hearing based upon a variety of instructional techniques/strategies and instructional technology to meet the needs of students.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and professionals to develop individual education plans (IEP's) designed to promote students' educational, physical and social development.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences and other teacher training opportunities to maintain and improve professional competence.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

Provide experiences that are designed to promote learning of Kentucky Academic Standards.

Sponsor and attend extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, academic contests and athletic events.

Perform other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have valid Kentucky Teaching Certification in Elementary Education or Certificate for Teaching Exceptional Children-Hearing Impaired, Grades Primary through 12.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in ASL is preferred. Expected to attain SLPI rating of Intermediate within four years of employment as part of tenure consideration.

ASL Job Posting: Elementary Teacher

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.

Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment will be given.
 
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Kentucky Teacher's Retirement System.

2025-2026 Salary: Dependent upon education and experience.
KSB-KSD Teacher Salary Schedule

Position #:  TBD

Resumes and letters of interest for this position should be directed to: Amy Hislope, Division of Resource Management, 303 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422; E-mail:​amy.hislope@education.ky.gov

This position will remain open until filled.

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