Primary Classroom Teacher - 1st Grade

Covington Independent Public Schools; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Independent Public Schools invites applicants for an Elementary Teacher position (Primary - Grades K, 1, 2, 3) at Ninth District Elementary. The role requires a bachelor's degree and Kentucky teaching certification, with demonstrated ability to engage students and communicate with families and staff.

The position emphasizes planning, classroom management, and adherence to district policies. Salary is based on rank and experience, with a contract of 185 days.

Qualifications

• Hold bachelor's degree and required Kentucky certification for assigned position.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Guides the learning process through curriculum goals with clear objectives.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
• Supports district philosophy, goals and objectives in instruction.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports to parents as required, implementing reading/math management systems and individual education plans as appropriate.
• Maintains records and confidentiality as required by law and policy.
• Assists administration with policies governing student conduct as set by the Student Code of Conduct.
• Availability to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Plans and supervises assignments for aides/volunteers and evaluates their performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and participates on committees.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Kentucky certification

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Kentucky certification

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades K, 1, 2, 3
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: Ninth District Elementary School

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION VACANCY

FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027

ELEMENTARYTEACHER - Primary - 1st Grade

NINTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY

DATE POSTED: 11/06/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold bachelor's degree and required Kentucky certification for assigned position.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, 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.
• Guides the learning process through the establishment of curriculum goals and develops clear objectives to meet the goals.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports, including reports to parents as required, and implementation of the reading and math management systems, and/or individual education plan and course curriculum outlines when or where appropriate.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and their confidentiality as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct for the classroom and school related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads or instructional and guidance facilitators, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Assesses the learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned by administrator or Superintendent.

JOB GOAL:

• To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

SALARY: Based on rank and experience CONTRACT: 185 Days Adjusted