Health​/PE Teacher

Health/PE Teacher: 26-27 School Year

Mercer County Schools King Middle School - Harrodsburg, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5562989

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Overview of Responsibilities:

The classroom teacher shall prepare, present and evaluate material designed for pupil learning experiences. The teacher shall develop, enforce, and interpret policies of student behavior to students, parents and community. The teacher shall execute board and administrative policies within the classroom and at school-related activities. Classroom teachers shall keep various class attendance records, grade books and other records to document student progress and attendance.

The teacher shall work with parents, principals, Director of Pupil Personnel, Instructional Supervisor, fellow teachers and others in helping pupils to learn and develop.

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate

Mercer County Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Classroom Teacher

Reports to:

Principal or designee

Job Class Code: N/A

Work Schedule:

185 Days

Pay Scale:
See Current Salary Schedule Approval Date: 10/14/2008

The classroom teacher shall prepare, present and evaluate material designed for pupil learning experiences. The teacher shall develop, enforce, and interpret policies of student behavior to students, parents and community. The teacher shall execute board and administrative policies within the classroom and at school-related activities. Classroom teachers shall keep various class attendance records, grade books and other records to document student progress and attendance.

The teacher shall work with parents, principals, Director of Pupil Personnel, Instructional Supervisor, fellow teachers and others in helping pupils to learn and develop.

• Prepares lesson plans, objectives, and instructs pupils in various grades or specific subject areas.
• Develops teaching outlines based on appropriate curriculum guides, Kentucky Core Content, Kentucky Program of Studies and compliance with NCLB requirements.
• Uses various levels of material and teaching techniques to instruct all levels of pupil ability and progress.
• Keeps abreast of new trends, methods and subject development in the field of teaching and / or subject matter which will benefit both teacher and student.
• Provides evaluation and referral of students to the proper program for optimum learning.
• Participates in the planning and evaluation of school programs and activities.
• Participates in business and professional activities of the school faculty.
• Provides for the care and protection of school property.
• Provides for the safety, health and general welfare of the students.
• Watches for and reports signs of child abuse and / or neglect.
• Keeps an approved record of each student’s courses, grades, attendance and other appropriate facts as required by local, state or federal requirements.
• Refers students for guidance and / or counseling services when deemed necessary.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom, during school events and in / on school property.
• Performs individual, small group or large group instruction.
• Participates in extracurricular activities for the benefit of students or school.
• Enforces a course of study and use of authorized textbooks as prescribed by laws of the State of Kentucky and adopted policies of the Mercer County School System.
• Participates in the planning, execution and evaluation of professional development activities.
• Participates in student / parent counseling sessions or activities as necessary.
• Familiarizes self with laws, directives and system policies relating to teachers, students, curriculum and school-related activities.
• Assigns grades for pupil progress and makes recommendations as to the promotion or retention of students.
• Prepares such reports as required by the statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky or the rules and regulations of the Mercer County Board of Education.
• Attends such meetings and conferences as required by the state, or directed by the principal or superintendent.
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