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

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

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools seeks a 5th Grade Teacher for Kennedy Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Start time 9:40 am, with 187 days/7 hours calendar and JCPS salary placement rules.

The position requires Kentucky certification for K-5 and relevant teaching experience as outlined by the Board. Applicants are urged to apply promptly as postings update and transfer options may apply.

Qualifications

• Kentucky certification for K-5 grade level.
• 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 reports.

Skills

Kentucky certification

Job description

5th Grade Teacher – Kennedy Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 9:40 am JobID: 41229

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ K-5th
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: KENNEDY ELEMENTARY
• Date Available: 11/13/2026
• Closing Date: 11/19/2026

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 11/19/2026. 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

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**

TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY FOR OUR STUDENTS, AND TO HAVE A STRONG TEACHER IN PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THE CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE DATE, AND A WAIVER WILL BE REQUESTED FOR THIS POSTING. CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD APPLY IMMEDIATELY!

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 10:34:46 PM CST.