UScience Teacher

Covington Independent Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a qualified Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires a bachelor's degree and Kentucky certification. Responsibilities include instructing classes, planning personalized study programs, assessing student progress, and creating a supportive learning environment. The role emphasizes effective communication with students and parents. The position is contracted for 185 days, with salary based on rank and experience.

Qualifications

• Holds a 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

• Instructs assigned classes in designated locations.
• Creates a conducive learning environment.
• Assesses student accomplishments and provides progress reports.

Skills

Effective communication with students

Student engagement strategies

Ability to work effectively with students

Education

Bachelor's degree and required Kentucky certification

Job description

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION VACANCY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027

SCIENCE TEACHER

HOLMES MIDDLE SCHOOL

DATE POSTED: 04/14/2026

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Science
Date Posted: 4/14/2026
Location: Holmes Middle School

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.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal
SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

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