Area 2 Elementary School_Teacher, MID ( Avondale ES) 2026-2027

About the role

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an Mid-Level Teacher to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate will collaborate with team members and possess excellent written and verbal 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 to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program.
• 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.
• 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, 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

• 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 (e.g., prepares and maintains relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitates IEP meetings).
• Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities.
• Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, and toileting as appropriate.
• 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.