Certified Teacher - Middle School ELA

Young World Physical Education; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bardstown Middle School in Bardstown, Kentucky is seeking a Certified Teacher for Middle School ELA to establish a learning environment that meets each student at their level and supports intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth.

The role requires planning lessons, maintaining records, communicating objectives, managing behavior, and aligning with district goals. Immediate start; full-time position with classroom responsibilities at Bardstown Middle School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in field of assignment (minimum requirement).
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment.
• Experience in middle school ELA is a plus.
• Ability to establish a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual student needs, interests and abilities.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
• Maintains accurate records and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains regular attendance and professional appearance.
• Assists administration in implementing district policies and procedures.

Skills

Curriculum, instruction and assessment

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping techniques

Laws, rules, and regulations related

Education

Bachelor's Degree in field of assignment

Job description

Certified Teacher - Middle School ELA

Bardstown Independent School Bardstown Middle School - Bardstown, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Bardstown City Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5886257

Application Deadline: Aug 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• -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, and communicates 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
• -Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the school SBDM Council and the School Board for the district
• -Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• -Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• -Maintains regular attendance
• -Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students
• -Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative
• -Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND 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, vision and hearing
• -Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• -Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• -Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carrie Long , HR Assistant
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]