RHS English Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

TITLE:   Teacher

JOB GOAL: Our mission is to inspire and empower all students to reach their maximum potential: one student, one lesson, one day at a time.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans lessons using the Kentucky Academic to meet the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Plans lessons aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards that reflect knowledge of students, specific instructional outcomes and clear structures.
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment of respect and rapport.
• Prepares lesson plans based on course standards and KCAS as required by school principal and maintains the plans for three years.
• Prepares lessons with clear expectations and learning objectives and communicates these objectives to the students.
• Follows all school and district safety procedures.  Included but not limited to door closed and locked, supervision of students, practice of safety drills, etc.
• Adheres to Professional Code of Ethics for certified school personnel.
• Follows and promotes all school rules and expectations and monitors student conduct.
• Develops a classroom management plan that reflects positive behavior supports (PBIS) and has established expectations and routines.  Communicates a clear plan for classroom / school expectations and student conduct.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties prescribed by the principal and school board policies.
• Seeks out opportunities for professional development based on school goals, self-reflection of effectiveness measures and feedback from principal.
• Contacts the principal or the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school.
• Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.
• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the school SBDM council and school board.
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• The Board of Education delegates to the person holding this position the reasonable authority necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities listed for this position.
• Participates in the selection, adoption and inventory of textbooks.
• Fosters communication with families concerning student progress and instructional programs.
• Communicates students concerns to the principal and school counselor.
• Incorporates the use of technology in daily instruction.
• Promotes positive public relations.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid State Teaching Certificate for Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary   commensurate with the Russell Independent Schools Certified Salary Schedule.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.