Social Studies Teacher - High School

Kent Consortium; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Heights High School is seeking a Certified High School Teacher to join our staff. The position involves teaching assigned classes at Dixie Heights High School, implementing lesson plans, and maintaining a productive classroom environment.

The teacher will collaborate with staff to support student achievement and engage families as needed. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and Kentucky Teacher Certification, and will demonstrate strong communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and Kentucky Teacher Certification/endorsement for the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and others.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times; ensures students are on task.
• Plans a program of study and instructional practices to meet students' needs.
• Creates a supportive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy and regulation.
• Keeps parents informed about student progress and communicates regularly.

Skills

Communication

Collaborates with colleagues

Education

Bachelor's degree

Kentucky Teacher Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Certified - Teacher/ High School Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/7/2026
• Location: Dixie Heights High School
• Date Available: 08/14/2026

Internal Transfer Deadline: N/A - This position may be filled immediately to prevent disruption of student services per KRS 160.380 and Board Policy 03.11

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky Teacher Certification and/or endorsement for the assigned position
• Has demonstrated the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and others

REPORTS TO: Principal

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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Assures that students spend maximum time on task
• Plans a program of study and instructional practices meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Creates supportive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written lesson plans upon request of principal and or supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and achievement
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes and communicates clear objectives for instruction
• Employs a variety of instructional practices and instructional resources and technologies to support the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implements, instruction and action, consistent with the district's mission statement, vision statement, instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the progress of students and communicates with parents on an on-going basis and provides progress reports as required
• Utilizes data to determine individual strengths and deficits, and implements instruction as appropriate based on individual student need (including IEP, 504, and intervention plans)
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to so under reasonable terms
• Maintains and improves professional competence through on-going professional learning
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Days of fiscal year: 187 Days
• Salary Schedule: Salary determined by Certified Salary Schedule
• FLSA Status: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated by Principal