Middle School Science Teacher (8th Grade) – The Academy @ Shawnee (2024-2025) Job ID: 29654 *Enhanced Support Stipend Eligible School – Start Time 8:40

Job Category: Education
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: United States

Company Overview

— 30th largest school district in the U.S. — 96,000+ students — 17,400+ full- and part-time employees, including 6,800+ certified teachers Vision All JCPS students graduate prepared, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential and contribute as thoughtful, responsible citizens of our diverse shared world. Mission To challenge and engage each learner to grow through effective teaching and meaningful experiences with caring, supportive environments Core Values • Caring—All JCPS children are nurtured as if they are our own. • Equity—All students receive an education that gives them what they need to thrive through differentiated supports focused on removing social factors as a predictor of success. • Excellence—Empowering people to lead, create, and innovate is essential to creating a culture of excellence. • Respect—All students, staff, and families are treated with dignity and respect as members of a safe and welcoming learning community. • Individuality—Children learn differently and require personalized approaches to learning. • Diversity—Our diversity is a strength—differences of each are assets of the whole. • Opportunity—Effective teaching is the most powerful tool for engaging and motivating students to reach their full potential. • Creativity—The abilities to create, innovate, and solve challenging problems are critical skills for educators and children to develop and employ in teaching and learning. • Collaboration—Relationships, cooperation, and partnerships among students, staff, families, and community are fundamental to the success of our students. • Stewardship—Adults model integrity, respect, and responsibility through mindful stewardship of talents, resources, and time.
Current JCPS teachers who wish to transfer into this position must click HERE to be considered for this transfer. Transfer requests for this position WILL NOT be considered after 07/08/2024. For more information regarding the JCTA Teacher Transfer Process, please refer to Article 16 from the JCTA contract. At this time, current teachers applying for a transfer will be considered to fill the position in February of 2025.

TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY FOR OUR STUDENTS, AND TO HAVE A STRONG TEACHER IN PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THE CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE DATE, AND A WAIVER WILL BE REQUESTED FOR THIS POSTING. CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD APPLY IMMEDIATELY!

  • All certified job postings eligible for the Enhanced Support Stipend will receive a minimum of $8000 stipend ($2000 paid each quarter) in 2024-2025

Scope of Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes and delivers the program of instruction based on approved curriculum; monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress; maintains records and makes reports; enforces Board policies, regulations, and rules; supervises students, and secures and maintains school property and materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment (5-9 OR 8-12 / Science Certification)
  • Experience and preparation required by the Board
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable Qualification:

Experience in a diverse workplace

  • *Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely.
  • Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.

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