Secondary Area 1 School_Teacher, Interrelated Math (Tucker HS) 2026-2027

Salary Grade: E

About the Role

Plan and deliver educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards. Create a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship. Perform work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively.

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; shows 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
• Assesses, 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 meetings 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

Special Education Teacher Additional Requirements

• 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

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 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
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject-specific endorsements required for ESOL & Gifted
• 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