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

About the role

Tucker Middle School seeks an ELA Teacher who will utilize best practices to increase student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teaches grade relevant, subject matter specific, and mandated curriculum
• Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning
• Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours
• Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning
• Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students
• Affirms and documents student 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 attends professional learning sessions/training
• Maintains prompt and regular work attendance
• Directs the work of the Paraprofessional or Instructional Aide, as needed

Requirements

• 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 Teachers: 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
• 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

• 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 Teachers: 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
• 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