5th Grade Teacher – Atkinson Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40am

Jefferson County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky seeks a 5th Grade Teacher for Atkinson Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year, with the start date of December 19, 2026. The role involves delivering instruction aligned to the approved curriculum and monitoring student progress in a K-5 setting.

Candidates must hold a Kentucky certificate for K-5 and meet board-required experience and qualifications; adherence to district policies and student supervision are essential responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Certification for Kentucky elementary teaching at K-5 level.
• Experience and preparation required by the Board to verify qualifications.

Responsibilities

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

Education

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

Experience and preparation required by the Board

Job description

5th Grade Teacher - Atkinson Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40am JobID: 41264

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ K-5th
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: ATKINSON ELEMENTARY
• Date Available: 12/19/2026
• Closing Date: 11/24/2026

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 11/11/2026 8:19:54 AM CST.