The Grant County School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of

 

English Lanugage Arts Teacher

 

at Grant County Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. 

 

 

Qualifications:

• shall hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
• shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

Reports To:

Principal

 

Terms of Employment:  

Days of Employment - 185 days

 

 

SALARY:

Commensurate with the school district’s Certified Salary Schedule

 

Physical Qualifications:

shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, and any/all body movements as related to the job description.

 

Job Goal:  

To help students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will contribute to their development into mature, able and responsible men and women. 

 

 

• General Job Responsibilities

• Instructional and Classroom Management:

• The teacher uses effective instructional/assessment techniques

• Follows prescribed curriculum to the academic expectations as determined by school policy.

• Uses a variety of criteria to effectively assess student achievement (i.e. portfolio, rubric, performance events, anecdotal records, checklists).

• Implements and monitors the Individual Education Plan or other learning plan approved for individual students.

• Demonstrates innovation in the classroom.

• Effectively plans and prepares for instruction that is designed to meet the needs of individual students.

 

 

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• Instructional and Classroom Management (cont.):

• Uses effective classroom management techniques.

• Professional Responsibilities:

• The teacher follows school, district, state and federal guidelines and policies.

• The teacher attends staff meetings.

 

• The teacher reports to work regularly and on time.
• The teacher keeps up to date on current educational trends
• The teacher correctly completes and properly files all required records and reports on time.
• The teacher shares ideas and materials with fellow educators.
• The teacher serves on district, school, department and/or team committees in a positive, productive manner.
• The teacher selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns/problems.
• The teacher cooperates with resource personnel, other staff members and parents.
• The teacher attends to assigned duties and responsibilities in a prompt manner.
• The teacher promotes a proper and attractive physical environment for the classroom.
• The teacher promotes a professional image through proper personal appearance.
• The teacher initiates parent/teacher conferences, meetings and written communications.
• The teacher attends and promotes school related activities as required. (includes staff development activities).

 

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• Interpersonal Relationships:

• The teacher is cooperative.

• The teacher demonstrates self-control.

 

• The teacher gives and receives constructive criticism.
• The teacher deals only with those involved in issues of controversy and disagreement
• The teacher is flexible and reasonable.
• The teacher displays a sense of humor at the appropriate time and place.
• The teacher keeps information confidential about students and peers.
• The teacher positively interprets school and district policies, programs and activities to parents, peers, patrons and community members.