Social Studies Teacher

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION VACANCY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
HOLMES MIDDLE SCHOOL
DATE POSTED:     04/24/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold bachelor's degree and required Kentucky certification for assigned position.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Building Principal             SUPERVISES: Not Applicable
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Guides the learning process through the establishment of curriculum goals and develops clear objectives to meet the goals.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports, including reports to parents as required, and implementation of the reading and math management systems, and/or individual education plan and course curriculum outlines when or where appropriate.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and their confidentiality as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• 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.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads or instructional and guidance facilitators, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Assesses the learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned by administrator or Superintendent.

JOB GOAL:

• To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

SALARY:   Based on rank and experience             CONTRACT: 185 Days 
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:        

•  Complete the online application at: Covington Independent Schools - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com)
• In-district applicants complete the Internal application.
• Out-of-district applicants complete the Certified application.
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Dawn Vancini at dawn.vancini@covington.kyschools.us
• For information regarding the position contact Lee Turner at lee.turner@covington.kyschools.us OR

• Patrick Currin at patrick.currin@covington.kyschools.us

  This position will be filled as soon as possible following the application deadline. All applications will be evaluated and screened.  

  Covington Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.

  37-2627-017 (1429)