2026-2027 High School English Teacher

TITLE:             High School English Teacher Fulton County High School 2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.  Holds Bachelor’s Degree and required Kentucky certification for the assigned position.

2.  Proven ability to work effectively with students.

3.  Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

REPORTS TO:                  

     Principal

SUPERVISES:                  

       May supervise:

     1.  Students;

     2.  Instructional aides.

JOB GOAL:

To help students acquire information and skills that will contribute to their development into mature, able, and responsible individuals. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.

2.  Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and skill levels of the students.

3.  Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

4.  Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon the request of immediate superior.

5.  Through the establishment of curriculum goals, guides the learning process and develops clear objectives to meet those goals.

6.  Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and consistent with the needs and skill levels of the individuals or student groups involved.

7.  Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

8.  Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports including reports to parents as required; provides implementation of the reading and math management systems, and/or Individual Education Plan and course curriculum outlines when or where appropriate.

9.  Assesses the learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists where needed.

10. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

11. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and their confidentiality as required by law, district policy,  and administrative regulation.

12. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct for the classroom and school related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct.

13. Makes reasonable provision for being available for scheduled students and conferences with parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

14. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads or principal, evaluates their job performance.

15. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

16.  Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as prescribed in the Fulton County Board of Education policies, Kentucky Revised Statutes and School Council Policies.

17.  Acts in accordance with the by-laws and policies as set forth by the School/Council/Fulton County Board of Education, Kentucky Revised Statutes and Kentucky Administrative Regulations, and applicable Federal law and regulations.

18.  Carries out instructional duties as prescribed in the Fulton County Board of Education policies.

19.  Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal in accordance with the best interest of the school, students, and District.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:                  

Basic teacher contract is for 185 days per year with the salary to be set by the District’s Salary Schedule as approved by the Board of Education.  Additional duties may be assigned upon the recommendation of the principal and approved by the Superintendent.  Increments for additional duties will be set on the District Salary Schedule approved by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:                  

Performance of this position will be conducted in accordance with the Board Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.  Evaluation of teachers will be conducted by the building principal or their designated assistant.

Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D