Certified Teacher - ELA Middle Grades (2050)

Young World Physical Education; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Certified Teacher for ELA Middle Grades in Russellville, Kentucky. This full-time position involves establishing a positive learning environment and meeting the needs of students at their own levels. Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing student performance, and maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree along with a valid Kentucky Teaching Certification and possess strong communication and classroom management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in field of assignment is the minimum requirement.
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment is required.
• Must have strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes and plan a program of study.
• Create a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Guide the learning process and establish clear objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and assess student progress.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in field of assignment

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification

Tools

Computer terminal operation

Job description

Certified Teacher - ELA Middle Grades (2050)

Russellville Middle School - Russellville, Kentucky, part of Russellville Independent Schools (KY).

Job Details

Job ID: 5606512

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Summary

To establish a learning situation for students that will meet the needs of each student at his/her own level. To ensure that each student will grow to his/her greatest intellectual ability, emotional development and psychological well-being.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• 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 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 just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Ability to:

• Perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, close/distance vision, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and push or pull weights up to 50
• Requires a high level of physical endurance to meet the demands of extended work days (coverage of building activities and extra-curricular activities, etc.).
• Requires the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.

Work Environment

• The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the work day.

Education and/or Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in field of assignment (minimum requirement)

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment

Position Type: Full-Time

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