Area 1 - John Lewis Elementary - 3rd Grade Teacher

About the role

(Insert Name of School) is seeking an (Insert Type of Teacher) to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students. The position requires collaboration with team members and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning.
• Communicates with district personnel, students, and/or parents via phone, email, or video conferencing.
• Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaborate with students.
• Affords assessments, documents, and prepares reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance.
• Supervises and manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Participates in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators.
• Performs general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending meetings, and attending professional learning sessions/training.
• Maintains prompt and regular work attendance.
• Directs the work of the paraprofessional or instructional aide, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission-approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field.
• Special Education: Special education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification in service (e.g., special education, adaptive curriculum, and/or special education general curriculum); content certification areas and the educator's teaching assignment must align with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved teaching certificate.
• ESOL & Gifted: Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved subject-specific endorsements required.
• Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE): Minimum education requirements based on CTAE Specializations. Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment. Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience. Industry licensure required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and district standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Experience with internet and web-based technology.
• Ability to create a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Experience with special education, ESOL, and gifted education.
• Experience with career technical and agricultural education.