Area 2 Elementary School_Teacher, Grade 4 (Smoke Rise ES) 2026-2027

About the role

The Grade 5 Teacher position at Smoke Rise Elementary is dedicated to increasing student achievement through the implementation of high academic expectations and best practices.

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
• Orders materials, attends meetings, and participates in professional learning sessions/training
• Maintains prompt and regular work attendance
• Directs the work of the Paraprofessional or Instructional Aide, as needed
• Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities
• Instructs students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Assesses, 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
• Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities

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 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