Academic Background, Best Practices, Case Management, Communication Skills, Conferences, Employment Law, Fitness, Internet Technology, Lesson Plans, Needs Assessment, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary School, Progress Reports, Reporting Skills, Special Needs, Student Conduct, Training/Teaching, Videoconferencing, Writing Skills, eLearning
Teachers/Teacher, Interrelated
Date Posted:
2/9/2026
Location:
Idlewood Elementary
Idlewood Elementary School is seeking an Interrelated 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.
Salary Grade/Schedule: E
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Title: Teacher
Plan and deliver educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and create a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship. Perform work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively.
Essential Job Duties:
- 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:- 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
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field required.
- Valid Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field required.
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 o Industry licensure required
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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.
Vision
The vision of DeKalb County School District is to inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence.
Mission
Our mission is to ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and lifelong learning.
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