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

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

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY, seeks a transfer-qualified teacher for the 2026-2027 cycle. Current JCPS teachers may apply to transfer into this position; transfer requests for this position will not be considered after 11/5/2026.

Eligible applicants will be reviewed for placement in February 2027 per JCTA contract guidelines. Position details include 187 days at 7 hours per day and a salary range of $48,479.56 to $98,587.95, under the 2026-2027 salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment (K-5).
• Experience and preparation required by the Board.
• Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.

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 teaching certification (K-5)

Job description

26-27 Teacher Transfer Instructions

Current JCPS teachers who wish to transfer into this position must. Transfer requests for this position WILL NOT be considered after 11/5/2026. 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

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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**

Additional Information

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.