5Th Grade Teacher, Regular Classroom

Category: Teaching

Job Function: Teaching

Department: Esther S Jackson Elementary

Summary

Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards

Essential Duties

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university

Certification/Licensure

Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate

Experience Qualifications

0-1 year of classroom experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Classroom management skills

Working Conditions

• Classroom environment

Physical Demands

• May require stooping or crouching
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance

Posting ID: 28162

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