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Fayette County

High School English Instructor JOB ID: 5842847

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Lexington, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.

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Job Description

Organization Details Organization Information Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass region in central Kentucky, the FCPS school district is the second largest in the state, serving approximately 42,000 students with a population that mirrors the diversity of the community. Our mission is to create a collaborative community that ensures all students achieve at high levels and graduate prepared to excel in a global society. FCPS works closely with a variety of stakeholders to build the world-class school district our community deserves, including the University of Kentucky and other institutions of higher education; the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government; various civic, service, and faith-based organizations; and a range of corporate community members. The past several years have seen exceptional improvement in school and district academic performance, with Fayette County scoring among the highest performing school districts in Kentucky. In addition, Fayette County continues to concentrate on expansion of World Language and visual and performing arts programming. Organization Website http://www.fcps.net/ Organization Address 450 Park Place Lexington, KY 40511 Job Details Vacancy

ID 20262027 - 00841

Position Category High School Classroom Instructor

Title High School English Instructor JOB ID:

5842847 Description High School English Instructor 1.0 FTE. Position opened on 07/21/2026 until filled. Please see the anti-discrimination statement on the FCPS jobs website at www.fcps.net/jobs. Comments Please see job description and apply online at www.fcps.net/jobs. Inquiries should be directed to the hiring manager listed on the FCPS website. Start Date 08/04/2026 Posted Date 07/22/2026 Vacancy Type Full-Time Grade Level 9-12 High School Organization Fayette County Sub Organization(s) Lafayette High School Subject Area(s) General English/Language Arts Contact(s) Cindy Godsey (859) 422-0310 cindy.godsey@fayette.kyschools.us