4th Grade Teacher – Hazelwood Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40 am

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

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY is seeking to fill a K-5 teacher position. Current JCPS teachers may transfer into this position; transfer requests must be submitted by 11/4/2026. The role follows the JCTA transfer process and will be filled in February 2027.

The job includes planning and delivering instruction, maintaining records, and complying with board policies. Salary is $48,479.56 to $98,587.95 on the 2026-2027 schedule, with a 187-day, 7-hour calendar.

Qualifications

• Kentucky certification appropriate to K-5 grade level
• Experience and preparation as required by the Board
• Falsification of employment information is grounds for exclusion or termination

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction based on approved curriculum
• Monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress
• Maintains records and reports; enforces Board policies and rules; supervises students and secures school property and materials

Education

Kentucky certification (K-5)

Job description

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 11/4/2026. 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:

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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:

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