Frederick Douglass High School Social Studies Instructor 1.0 FTE

Frederick Douglass High School Social Studies Instructor 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools

FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL - Lexington, Kentucky

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Job Details

Job ID:5726491

Application Deadline:Jun 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION - HS Social Studies Instructor

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

HS Social Studies Instructor

Job Class Code: 4372

Position Type: Salary

Job Type: Certified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To: Principal or designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name: Teachers, OT/PT, and employment trainers

Days in work calendar: 189

JOB SUMMARY

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will enable them to excel in a global society.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and 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 supervisor

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students

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 as required

Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required

Makes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

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

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required

Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment

Special Requirements:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Job Description Creation Date:

Revision Date:

1/1995

2/1998

7/2012

10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$50,586 to $89,619 Per Year