Academic Background, Behavioral Intervention, Best Practices, Case Management, Communication Skills, Conferences, Data Analysis, Employment Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fitness, Internet Technology, Lesson Plans, Needs Assessment, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary School, Progress Reports, Project Tracking, Reporting Skills, Special Needs, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Student Conduct, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Videoconferencing, Writing Skills, eLearning
Teachers/Teacher, Interrelated
Date Posted:
5/5/2026
Location:
Oak Grove Elementary
Closing Date:
06/15/2026
Oak Grove Elementary School is seeking an Teacher, Interrelated, 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.
Salary Grade/Schedule: E
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Title: Teacher, General Education
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.
Essential Functions:
• 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 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:
o Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
o 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
o Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities (e.g., prepares and maintains relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitates IEP meetings)
o Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities.
o Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, and toileting as appropriate.
o Provides specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs.
o Develops and implements standards-based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted.
o Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs.
o Develops, writes, and revises Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
o Implements IEP services and ensures accommodations are provided.
o Collects and analyzes student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
o Provides timely progress reports to parents.
o Collaborates with general education teachers.
o Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
o 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 is required.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission-approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field is required.
• Special Education:
o 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:
o Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved subject-specific endorsements required.
• Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE):
o Minimum education requirements based on CTAE Specializations.
o Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment.
o Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience.
o Industry licensure required.
02/16/2026
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DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s third largest school system. Under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. R. Stephen Green and the Board of Education, we prepare students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child’s needs.
The District serves nearly 102,000 students, 137 schools and centers, and 15,500 employees, including 6,600 teachers. Students and parents speak over 140 languages and represent over 180 nations. With a laser focus, DCSD is a leader in STEM curriculum with 10 certified schools and programs in more than 90 schools. School choice options are available in nearly 50 schools to include theme, magnet, IB, charter, and Montessori options.
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