Elementary Teacher @ Bell

Elementary Teacher @ Bell Wayne County School District Bell Elementary - Monticello, Kentucky This job is also posted in Wayne County School District KY Job Details

Job ID:

5696062

Application Deadline:

May 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Wayne County Schools Certified Job Description Qualifications A bachelor's degree or higher and certification appropriate for the assigned position. Reports to: Principal, head teacher or other appropriate administrators. Job Goal To create an effective instructional program conducive to learning and personal growth needs of each student. To successfully instruct and motivate students to develop skills, attitude and knowledge necessary for every student to meet their greatest intellectual potential, emotional development and psychological well-being.

Performance Responsibilities:

Teaches skills, knowledge and attitudes through courses in subject matter that adheres to standards and practices established by the Kentucky Board of Education, the Wayne County Board of Education and the appropriate school's Site Based Decision Making council. Adopts subject matter materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students. Prepares lesson plans appropriate for the grade and subject matter assigned. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and any instructional activity and communicates these objectives to students. Translates lesson plans and objectives into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction and maximize the learning for each student. Provides an educational environment that promotes student learning through appropriate learning opportunities. (i.e. individual work, group and collaborative work, online learning, project based learning, etc.) Differentiates the curriculum as appropriate for individual students. Evaluates student progress and communicates such progress to students and parents in a timely manner. Collects and analyzes information on student progress to inform instructional practices. Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Takes all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure the safety of students including the supervision of students in the classroom, during transition times and out of school activities. Takes all necessary and reasonable steps to protect facilities, equipment and materials. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, administrative regulation and district policy. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops and communicates reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Is available for student and parent communication and conferences during the school day as well as after school when appropriate and reasonable. Works with school staff members in activities which are a part of school life. (includes but is not limited to: staff meetings, committee work, parent-teacher conferences, club and/or class sponsorship, field trips and other student activities associated with school life both within and outside the normal school day.) Maintains regular attendance. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Maintains a continuous growth mindset. Actively participate in the school's professional learning community. Utilize feedback from administration and peers to improve teaching practices. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Abilities Curriculum, instruction and assessment. Record-keeping techniques Must have a proficiency with technology. Oral and written communication skills. Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Technical aspects of field of specialty. Ability to: Perform the responsibilities as previously outlined. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain records and prepare reports. Utilize a variety of technology to enhance learning. Prioritize and schedule work. Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions. Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines Must be self-motivated. Meet schedules and time lines. Physical Demands Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$39,512 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required