MCHS Health Science Teacher

Mccracken-County-Public-Schools; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

McCracken County High School in Paducah, KY seeks a Health Science Teacher with a valid KY Teaching Certificate to educate students and implement engaging health science instruction.

The role involves planning, assessment, classroom management, collaboration with staff and parents, and adherence to a 185-day calendar with a salary of $44,895 per year.

Qualifications

• Valid State Teaching Certificate for Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level.

Responsibilities

• Implements board policies and administrative guidelines.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and district policy.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives and assessments.
• Instructs classes at designated locations and times.
• Plans lessons that meet diverse student needs and abilities.
• Creates a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Prepares for classes and shows evidence of preparation on request.
• Ensures student and equipment safety and secures learning environments.
• Makes oneself available to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Works to improve professional competence and collaborates with colleagues and community.
• Attends meetings and participates in committees per policy.
• Promotes positive public relations for school programs.
• Notifies administrator promptly when absent.
• Maintains professional appearance and uses technology in daily tasks.
• Maintains regular attendance and adheres to ethics policies.

Education

Valid State Teaching Certificate for Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level

Job description

MCHS Health Science Teacher

McCracken McCracken County High School - Paducah, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968333

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Must have a current KY Teaching Certificate to be considered for this position.

CLASS TITLE : TEACHER

PRIMARY FUNCTION:To educate all students substantially and effectively by:

Demonstrating Professional Leadership Assessing and Communicating Learning Results

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content Reflecting/Evaluating Teaching/Learning

Designing and Planning Instruction Collaborating with Colleagues/Parents/Others

Creating and Maintaining Learning Climate Engaging in Professional Development

Implementing and Managing Instruction Demonstrating Implementation of Technology

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students.

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives and assessments for all lessons, units, and communicates these objectives to students.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

• Plans a program of study that 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 superior.

• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• 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.

• Strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities.

• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties prescribed by the principal and by Board of Education and School SBDM Policies.

• Promotes positive public relations for the school’s programs and activities.

• Contacts the principal or the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school.

• Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.

• Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students.

• Incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.

• Maintains regular attendance.

• Adheres to the Professional Code of Ethics

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  -Valid State Teaching Certificate for Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

185 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $44,895 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Health

Classroom Teacher > High School / Secondary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jonathan Smith , Principal
• McCracken County High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]