Secondary Area I School_Teacher, Biology (PT) (Druid Hills HS) 2026-2027

School: Druid Hills High School
Reports to: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: School-Based
Workdays: 190
Retirement: Teachers Retirement System

About the Role

Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship. Performs 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 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 the 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 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

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
• Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

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 Specific Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject-specific endorsements required

Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Knowledge of adapted physical education and services for students with disabilities and learning differences
• Effective oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use all relevant software
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage and supervise students
• Ability to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for young or special needs students
• Ability to follow clear and established processes
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to develop stable working relationships internally
• Ability to exchange information with a range of internal constituents

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently remains in a stationary position
• Occasionally moves about inside an office
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
• Constantly works in an indoor environment
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels
• Occasionally exposed to bodily fluids and communicable diseases