Area 2 Elementary School_ Teacher, Grade 3 ( Hawthorne ES) 2026-2027

About the role

Hawthorne Elementary is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required.
• Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students.
• Affirms and documents 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, as required by the supervisor.
• Performs general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending any meeting as required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/training.
• Directs the work of the paraprofessional or instructional aide, as needed.
• Maintains prompt and regular work attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field is required.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission-approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field is required.
• 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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Collaborative teamwork.

Benefits

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Pay

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