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Teacher-Middle School Social Studies

Young World Physical Education, New Castle, KY, United States


Henry Co Public School District – Henry County Middle School, New Castle, Kentucky

Teacher – Middle School Social Studies
Job ID:

5326150

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026

Job Description
Qualifications
1. Kentucky Teaching Certificate for Middle School Secondary Certification. If endorsements for subject taught, or grades 1-8 certification.

2. Such additional qualifications as the superintendent and/or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:

Principal

Supervises:

N/A

Job Goals:

To create a unique educational environment focusing on the special needs of middle school students in order to promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of each student.

Responsibilities – Specific to Teaching Area

Actively involve students in the learning process;

Use a variety of teaching techniques/learning strategies appropriate to the needs of students in the middle school;

Display teacher empathy, rapport, and personal interaction with the students;

Provide a positive and inviting classroom atmosphere;

Fulfilling the guidance and counseling role of the teacher;

Allow a variety of learning styles;

Employ various teaching styles (including modeling assignments);

Reinforce good behavior more than punishing poor behavior;

Prepare thoroughly for each objective‑based lesson or activity and give frequent feedback on progress;

Utilize a sense of humor;

Cooperate with other professionals;

Communicate clearly and constructively with students, parents, and staff;

Display a thorough knowledge of the developmental characteristics of boys and girls in the middle school and its effect on physical, soci‑emotional, and cognitive realms;

Maintain a strong subject matter background and refer lesson application to other areas beyond his own;

Perform such other professional tasks (within reason) as may be assigned by the principal or the superintendent.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the superintendent and Board.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type:

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

Emily Edwards, Principal

Henry County Middle School

Phone: (502) 845-8660

Email: emily.edwards@henry.kyschools.us

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