Teacher – Elementary

Boone County Schools; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone County Schools is seeking a dedicated Elementary Teacher to create a flexible learning environment at Goodridge Elementary School. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and the necessary Kentucky certification, demonstrating effective communication and relationship-building with students, parents, and peers.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, maintaining a conducive classroom atmosphere, and regularly assessing students' academic and social growth. This is a certified position expected to start on 08/13/2026.

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• Has demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults.
• Has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the designated times utilizing curriculum guides.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to student needs.

Skills

Effective communication with students and parents

Ability to work effectively with peers

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher with required Kentucky certification

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Certified - Teacher / Elementary Teacher

Date Posted: 5/18/2026

Location: Goodridge Elementary School

Date Available: 08/13/2026

Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED

Internal Transfer Deadline: 05/22/2026

Title

Teacher – Elementary

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position
• Has demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults
• Has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community

Job Goal

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the designated times using the curriculum guides developed by the faculty and approved by the Board
• Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Develop daily lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available instructional time
• Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Communicate with parents through report cards, notes, conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program
• Assess the learning needs of students regularly and seek assistance from District specialists as required
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and appropriate behavior in other school-related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and safeguard confidentiality as required by law, District policy and administrative procedures
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities and other self-selected professional growth activities
• Work with faculty colleagues to develop and implement instructional programs that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, including IEPs of special students
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop evaluation methods in conformance with District guidelines
• Select, requisition, and maintain required inventory records of books and instructional materials
• Supervise pupils during classroom activities and on school grounds
• Continue to improve professional competence by planning and implementing in-service education activities, taking college courses, developing special projects, etc.
• Attend staff meetings and, as possible, serve on staff committees and support pupil activities
• Maintain awareness of current literature related to the assignment, including knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations
• Maintain all grades in an approved record book and submit the completed record book at the end of the school year
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the supervisor

Terms of Employment

• Salary
• 9 ¼ months
• Board approved 3-23-92