Job Description
Job Description
Elementary School Teacher
Position Type: Certified • Work Year: 190 Days • Reports To: Principal
Position Summary
The Elementary Teacher provides high-quality instruction and a positive learning environment for students in grades K-5. This role requires strong classroom management, effective planning, and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Elementary School Teacher
Position Type: Certified • Work Year: 190 Days • Reports To: Principal
Position Summary
The Elementary Teacher provides high-quality instruction and a positive learning environment for students in grades K-5. This role requires strong classroom management, effective planning, and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
- Design engaging lessons that integrate literacy, math, science, and social studies skills.
- Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Implement effective classroom management strategies that promote a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
- Differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including students receiving EIP, ESOL, gifted, and special education services.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, grades, and parent communication.
- Communicate regularly with families to share progress and support student learning.
- Participate in grade-level collaboration, professional learning communities (PLCs), and schoolwide initiatives.
- Integrate technology effectively to enhance instruction and student engagement.
- Demonstrate professionalism, ethical behavior, and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Valid Georgia teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education or appropriate field.
- Strong knowledge of child development and instructional best practices.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with data-driven instruction and differentiated learning preferred.
- Proficiency with instructional technology.
- Knowledge of classroom management frameworks and restorative practices.
- Ability to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments.
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