Science Teacher Class Code: 2050

Simons Middle School; Flemingsburg (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Simons Middle School in Flemingsburg, Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to deliver engaging instruction for middle school students under Class Code 2050. The successful candidate will create unit plans aligned with curriculum and maintain a positive classroom climate.

The role requires effective communication with staff and families, adherence to professional ethics, and a commitment to student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Prepared unit plan appropriate for classroom and grade level.
• Maintain standards and positive atmosphere for teaching and learning.
• Communicate needs of the classroom to staff and administration.
• Adhere to professional ethics stipulated by district guidelines.
• Encourage and acknowledge student effort appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Has a prepared unit plan appropriate for classroom/content/grade level.
• Communicate needs of the classroom to the proper personnel.
• Arrive on time and stay for the assigned hours.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, students, and administration.
• Maintain classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Follow curriculum documents and establish learning targets.
• Teach with up-to-date subject knowledge and promote student engagement.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Communication

Professional ethics

Job description

Science Teacher Class Code: 2050

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891103

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Fleming County Schools

Job Description

Updated February 2024

Class Code: 2040 (EL)

2050 (MS)

2060 (HS)

2080 (CTE)

2081 (CTE - 12 mo.)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Teacher

Responsible To: Principal

Basic Function: Fulfill the requirements of classroom instruction with punctuality, reliability, and responsibility.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Has a prepared unit plan that is appropriate for classroom/content/grade level assignment.
• Exercise proper care of materials and equipment.
• Communicate needs of the classroom to the proper personnel.
• Arrive for work at the assigned hour and does not leave before the assigned time.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with other staff members, parents, students, and with administration.
• Accept assistance, advice, and guidance from those responsible for supervising his/her performance, and make a concerted effort toward improving or refining skills.
• Share ideas, plans, materials, and facilities.
• Alert to the district's, school's, and his/her own goals and priorities and seeks professional learning appropriate to these needs.
• Keep in confidential information that has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purpose or is required by law.
• The teacher, in his/her association with others, respects the rights, feelings, and differences among individuals, and communicates directly with the person(s) involved in any situation.
• Adhere to professional code of ethics stipulated by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
• Maintains standards - Employ classroom management techniques that result in a positive atmosphere for teaching and learning.

A. Classroom Management

1. The teacher begins the class promptly.
2. The teacher communicates to students those behaviors expected of them, or there is evidence that expected behaviors have been communicated.
3. The students exhibit classroom behaviors, which promotes active engagement from all participants in the lesson.
4. Inappropriate behaviors receive immediate and appropriate teacher intervention.

B. Materials

1. The teacher chooses appropriate materials and/or equipment for teaching a lesson.
2. The teacher handles efficiently the materials and/or equipment in the classroom setting.

C. Planning for Instruction - Engage in effective unit/lesson planning.

1. Follow school or district-established curriculum documents and processes.
2. Establish appropriate objectives (or learning targets) for each unit/lesson.
3. Utilize effective teaching strategies to promote student engagement and achievement.

D. Teaching the Lesson -Recognize student differences in needs, abilities, and interests and imparts instruction so that these differences are met.

1. Communicates with the student the objective of the lesson.
2. Communicate with the student the purpose of the learning and makes learning/content relevant.
3. Relate the learning from the lesson being taught to previous learnings and assists students in making connections.
4. Communicate with students are told how they will be accountable for demonstrating proficiency in the learning.
5. Demonstrate sound, up-to-date knowledge of the subject matter being taught.
6. Check periodically throughout the lesson for the students' understanding of the objective.
7. Provide practice experiences for the student of the appropriate number and variety to insure mastery of the objective.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of reinforcement theory throughout the lesson.
9. Each aspect of the lesson gives evidence of the teacher's attention to maintaining a classroom climate conducive to learning (Feeling Tone).
10. The activities of the lesson demonstrate the teacher's desire to include the interests of the students in the classroom.
11. Encourage, praise, and/or acknowledge student effort appropriately.
12. Manage instruction in