Science Teacher - HCHS

Henderson County High School; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson County High School in Henderson, Kentucky is seeking a qualified Science Teacher to join the district. This full-time position is open for the 2026-27 school year with duties that align to the school’s instructional goals and policies.

Qualifications include a Kentucky certification in the appropriate subject area; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with years of teaching experience and rank.

Qualifications

• Kentucky certification in the appropriate subject area.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of materials and activities to meet lesson objectives.
• Maintain high time-on-task with engaged students.
• Show a caring attitude toward students.
• Use effective questioning techniques.
• Incorporate motivational strategies with students.
• Monitor student learning and progress.
• Maintain positive student-teacher relationships.
• Comply with board and school policies.
• Prepare current lesson plans aligned to objectives.
• Plans available for substitutes.
• Be friendly and cooperative with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Participate in curriculum research and professional activities.
• Maintain a high standard of professional dress.
• Demonstrate mastery of written and spoken word.
• Direct student learning to match student capability.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom.
• Help students make up missed work.
• Use acceptable discipline methods per policy.
• Understand all sides before administering discipline.
• Lead discussions with parents with openness and courtesy.
• Respect rights of parents/guardians.
• Upgrade professional skills through committees and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

MUNIS Code: 2060

Qualifications:

Kentucky certification in appropriate subject area.

Working 185 days prorated for the2026-27 school year.

Salary commensurate with years of teaching experience and rank.

Employment Requirements: Physical, TB Risk Assessment, state/national criminal background check, CAN check and drug screen.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The teacher shall utilize an appropriate variety of material and activities to facilitate the lesson objectives.

The teacher is expected to concentrate on accomplishing a high rate of time on task with students where students are engaged in instructional involvement.

The teacher is expected to demonstrate a caring attitude in his/her association with students.

The teacher is expected to utilize effective questioning techniques in the instructional process.

The teacher shall incorporate effective motivational strategies in working with students.

The teacher shall actively and continuously monitor student learning and assume responsibility for current student progress.

The teacher shall assume responsibility for the behavior of students in the classroom and work toward a positive and productive student/teacher relationship.

The teacher shall comply with all board and school building policies and procedures.

The teacher shall work within the philosophical framework of the school board, building and the departmental assignments.

The teacher must attend all regular and special faculty meetings unless prevented by personal illness or excused by the principal.

The teacher is encouraged to take part in curriculum research, study groups, and other activities related to the profession. However, these activities shall not be so numerous as to affect the teacher's classroom work.

The teacher shall demonstrate a high standard of professional dress while in the employ of the board of education.

The teacher shall demonstrate acceptable mastery of the written and spoken word.

The teacher shall prepare lesson plans which are directly related to the objectives being taught.

These plans shall be current and available for a substitute teacher.

The teacher shall practice a friendly and cooperative attitude with students, colleagues, parents, and superiors.

The teacher shall assume a reasonable share of extended school activities and demonstrate a willingness to participate in school/community affairs.

The teacher shall demonstrate and develop understanding and concern for the academic and social welfare of students.

The teacher shall be responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly classroom that is conducive to learning

The teacher shall direct student learning at a rate which is commensurate to the capability of the student.

The teacher shall be responsible for assisting students to make up work they have missed because of legitimate absences from class.

The teacher shall use only acceptable methods of discipline in compliance with board and school policies.

The teacher shall strive to understand all sides of a problem before administering discipline.

The teacher shallset an example before pupils and avoid any words or actions which will show prejudice against individuals or minority groups.

The teacher shall welcome every opportunity to discuss with parents, guardians, with open mindedness and courtesy, the problems and or progress of students.

The teacher shall respect the rights of and cooperate with parents/guardians regarding the welfare and development of students.

The teacher shall maintain high standards of conduct and attitudes at all times so as to keep the profession respectful and dignified in the eyes of the public as well as those of his/her own profession.

The teacher shall take advantage of opportunities to upgrade professional skills as related to instructional improvement through committees, workshops, and organizations.

The teacher shall accept outside employment only when it does not interfere with professional duties and when it is not detrimental to his/her status with pupils or professional colleagues.

The teacher shall perform any other duties as assigned by the administration.

Science Teacher - HCHS

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Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required