Secondary Area I _Teacher, English (Tucker Middle School) 2026-2027

About the role

Tucker Middle School is seeking an ELA Teacher who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach grade-relevant, subject-matter-specific, and mandated curriculum
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning to fulfill district curriculum requirements and provide written evidence of preparation
• Communicate by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours with district personnel, students, and/or parents
• Create an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' physical, social, and emotional development
• Use internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaborate with students
• Assess, document, and prepare reports on achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance
• Supervise and manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Participate in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators as required
• Perform general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending required meetings, and attending professional learning sessions/training
• Direct the work of Paraprofessionals or Instructional Aides as needed
• Maintain prompt and regular work attendance

Special Education Teacher Additional Requirements

• Identify educational needs and provide instruction to students with varying exceptionalities
• Instruct students based on needs as outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assess, monitor, and report student progress and communicate with families as directed by state and federal guidance
• Serve as the case manager for students with disabilities, including preparing and maintaining relevant paperwork, scheduling, and facilitating IEP meetings
• Follow 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
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field

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