EXPLORE Engineering and Design Teacher - Grace James Academy of Excellence (2025-2026) JOB ID 3[...]

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking an Engineering and Design Teacher for Grace James Academy of Excellence for the 2025-2026 school year. The role focuses on delivering engaging instruction in a project-based learning environment, fostering student empowerment and exploration of future career paths. The ideal candidate will hold appropriate Kentucky certification and demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular area.
• Experience and preparation as required by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction based on the approved curriculum.
• Monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress.
• Maintains records and reports.

Skills

Instructional Planning

Student Progress Monitoring

Record Keeping

Policy Enforcement

Student Supervision

Education

Kentucky certification for Middle School

Job description

EXPLORE Engineering and Design Teacher - Grace James Academy of Excellence (2025-2026)

Job ID: 35482 | Start Time: 7:30

Position Type: Middle School Teaching

Date Posted: 5/9/2025

Location: GRACE M. JAMES ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

Date Available: 08/01/2025

Closing Date: 05/24/2025

Teacher Transfer Instructions

Current JCPS teachers wishing to transfer into this position must click HERE to be considered. Transfer requests will not be considered after 05/24/2025. For more information, refer to Article 16 of the JCTA contract regarding the teacher transfer process.

Job Details

Job Description: (Attached)

Salary Schedule: III (Attached)

Days/Hours: 187 days / 7 hours

Scope of Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction based on the approved curriculum.
• Monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress.
• Maintains records and reports.
• Enforces Board policies, regulations, and rules.
• Supervises students and maintains school property and materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular area (Math, Science, Engineering Middle School).
• Experience and preparation as required by the Board.

Explore Pathways

The Explore Pathways aim to help middle school students explore future options through career and technical education, emphasizing student choice and project-based learning. Teachers should have a passion for this pathway, either through experience in a related career field or by holding appropriate certification and interest in the focus area.

Guiding Principles of Explore

• Equitable access to opportunities and resources.
• Increased student engagement and sense of belonging.
• Student empowerment through Design Thinking and Project-Based Learning.
• Promotion of 21st Century Learning and the Backpack of Success Skills.
• Creating a middle to high school bridge with the Academies of Louisville.

Note: The information entered in the online application’s Experience section will be used to verify qualifications. Please ensure accuracy; falsification may lead to exclusion or termination.

Postings current as of 5/17/2025 12:04:19 PM CST.

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