Elementary Classroom Teacher: Nurture Growth & Empathy

Newport Independent Schools; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Independent Schools seeks a qualified educator at Newport Intermediate School to foster a supportive, student-centered learning environment focused on academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

The role emphasizes professional collaboration, curriculum development, and effective communication with students, families and staff, aligning with Kentucky standards and school policies.

Qualifications

• Shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required KY certificate for the assigned position.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with education, growth, and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form of each student's educational record.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
• Shall build positive relationships with and between school and community.
• Shall promote leadership potential in colleagues.
• Shall participate in professional organizations and activities,
• Shall write and speak effectively.
• Shall contribute to the professional knowledge and expertise about teaching and learning.
• Shall guide the development of curriculum and instructional materials.
• Shall initiate and develop educational projects and programs.
• Shall have listening, conflict resolution, and group-facilitation skills as a team member.
• Shall communicate breadth and current knowledge across disciplines and tailor instruction to students' ability levels.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher, KY certificate

Job description

Newport Independent Schools seeks a qualified educator at Newport Intermediate School to foster a supportive, student-centered learning environment focused on academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

The role emphasizes professional collaboration, curriculum development, and effective communication with students, families and staff, aligning with Kentucky standards and school policies.