1st Grade Teacher – Rutherford Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40

Jefferson County Public Schools; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Rutherford Elementary is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, with a start time of 9:40 and a 187-day, 7-hour work calendar. The posting covers location at Rutherford Elementary and includes the Salary Schedule III placement.

Qualifications include Kentucky certification for K-5 and Board requirements; the role emphasizes delivering instruction, maintaining records, and enforcing school policies.

Qualifications

• Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment (K-5).
• Experience and preparation required by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and delivers the program of instruction based on approved curriculum.
• Monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress.
• Maintains records and makes reports.
• Enforces Board policies, regulations, and rules.
• Supervises students, and secures and maintains school property and materials.

Education

Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment (K-5)

Job description

1st Grade Teacher – Rutherford Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40 JobID: 40255

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ K-5th
• Date Posted:
  7/14/2026
• Location:
  RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY
• Closing Date:
  11/14/2026

26-27 Teacher Transfer Instructions:
Current JCPS teachers who wish to transfer into this position must click HERE to be considered for this transfer. Transfer requests for this position WILL NOT be considered after 7/29/2026. For more information regarding the JCTA Teacher Transfer Process, please refer to Article 16 from the JCTA contract. At this time, current teachers applying for a transfer will be considered to fill the position in February of 2027.

Job Description: (Attached)
Salary Schedule: III (Attached)
Working Calendar: 187days/7 hours

As per Board-approved 2026-2027 salary placement rules/schedules.
Salary Range: $48,479.56- $98,587.95
Scope of Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, and delivers the program of instruction based on approved curriculum; monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress; maintains records and makes reports; enforces Board policies, regulations, and rules; supervises students, and secures and maintains school property and materials.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment (K-5)
2.Experience and preparation required by the Board

**Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely. Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination**

Postings current as of 11/1/2026 10:35:03 PM CST.

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