Area 2 Elementary School_ Teacher, Grade 4 ( Idlewood Elementary) 2026-2027

About the role

The Idlewood Elementary School is seeking a dedicated 4th Grade Teacher who will utilize best practices to enhance student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations across 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
• Communicates with district personnel, students, and 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
• Directs the work of the Paraprofessional or Instructional Aide, as needed
• Maintains prompt and regular work attendance
• Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities
• Instructs students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Affords assessments, monitors, and reports student progress and communicates with families as directed by state and federal guidance
• Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities, preparing and maintaining relevant paperwork and scheduling and facilitating IEP meetings
• Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities
• Provides specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs
• Develops and implements standards-based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted
• Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs
• Develops, writes, and revises Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Implements IEP services and ensures accommodations are provided
• Collects and analyzes student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals
• Provides timely progress reports to parents
• Collaborates with general education teachers
• Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Creates a structured and supportive learning environment

Qualifications

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