ECE Teacher (Autism) - Norton Commons Elementary School (2026-2027) Start Time 9:40pm

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking an ECE Teacher (Autism) for Norton Commons Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Start time is aligned with the school schedule and requires Kentucky certification with a focus on special education for students with learning/behavior disorders.

The role involves planning and delivering instruction, monitoring progress, maintaining records, and enforcing district policies while ensuring a safe, engaging learning

Qualifications

• Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment.
• Experience or preparation in special education and behavior support.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction based on approved curriculum.
• Monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress; maintains records.
• Enforces board policies, supervises students, and maintains school property and materials.

Skills

Special Education

Learning/Behavior Disorder

Education

Kentucky certification

Job description

ECE Teacher (Autism) - Norton Commons Elementary School (2026-2027) Start Time 9:40pm JobID: 41119

• Position Type:
  K-12 Teaching (includes Special Education)/ Special Education: Learning/Behavior Disorder


• Date Posted:
  10/15/2026


• Location:
  NORTON COMMONS ELEMENTARY


• Closing Date:
  10/30/2026

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 10/30/2026. 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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As per Board-approved 2026-2027 salary placement rules/schedules.

Working Calendar: 187days/7 hours
Salary Range: $48,479.56 - $99.924.76
Certified Critical Need Incentive: Candidates selected for critical need-based positions are eligible to receive salary credit of up to 25 years of approved previous experience

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
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 AWAIVER WILL BE REQUESTED FOR THIS POSTING. CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD APPLY IMMEDIATELY!