Business - High School Teacher

Kent Consortium; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Consortium seeks a dedicated High School Teacher to join Dixie Heights High School. The role requires Kentucky teacher certification and a bachelor’s degree, with responsibilities including planning engaging instruction, maintaining student focus, and communicating progress to parents.

The teacher will deliver lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with staff to align with district goals while supporting student development and behavior management throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and Kentucky Teacher Certification/endorsement for the position.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues and others.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study and instructional practices to meet students' needs and abilities.
• Creates a supportive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes and provides written lesson plans when requested by principal or supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and achievement.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and communicates clear objectives for instruction.
• Employs diverse instructional practices and resources to support individual student needs (including IEP/504).
• Maintains accurate records and communicates progress with parents on a ongoing basis.

Skills

Communication with students

Teamwork with colleagues

Education

Bachelor's degree + Kentucky Teacher Certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Certified - Teacher/ High School Teacher
• Date Posted:
  9/9/2026
• Location:
  Dixie Heights High School
• Date Available:
  09/28/2026

Internal Transfer Deadline: N/A - This position may be filled immediately to prevent disruption of student services per KRS 160.380 and Board Policy 03.11

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky Teacher Certification and/or endorsement for the assigned position
• Has demonstrated the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and others

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Assures that students spend maximum time on task
• Plans a program of study and instructional practices meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Creates supportive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written lesson plans upon request of principal and or supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and achievement
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes and communicates clear objectives for instruction
• Employs a variety of instructional practices and instructional resources and technologies to support the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implements, instruction and action, consistent with the district's mission statement, vision statement, instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the progress of students and communicates with parents on an on-going basis and provides progress reports as required
• Utilizes data to determine individual strengths and deficits, and implements instruction as appropriate based on individual student need (including IEP, 504, and intervention plans)
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to so under reasonable terms
• Maintains and improves professional competence through on-going professional learning
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Days of fiscal year: 187 Days
• Salary Schedule: Salary determined by Certified Salary Schedule
• FLSA Status: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated by Principal