Elementary Teacher- Music

Kent Consortium; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Consortium seeks a certified elementary teacher to join Summit View Academy. The role involves delivering instruction, planning engaging lessons, and maintaining a positive classroom environment at Summit View Academy in Kentucky.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and Kentucky teaching certification, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues. This is a full-time, on-site position aligned with the district's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and Kentucky Teacher Certification/endorsement for the position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and others.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes at designated locations/times; ensures students stay on task.
• Plans curriculum and instructional practices to meet student needs.
• Maintains a supportive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepares lessons and submits written plans upon request.
• Communicates progress to parents; uses data to guide instruction and address individual needs (IEP/504).
• Upholds district policies and maintains records and student safety.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Position Type:
  Certified - Teacher/ Elementary Teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  8/21/2026
  
• Location:
  Summit View Academy
  
• Date Available:
  11/02/2026
  

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