5th Grade Teacher

Fulton County School System • College Park, MD

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About The Position

Provides instruction that enables students to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards. The teacher delivers instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum and fosters a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the subject area. The role includes communicating with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership; supporting students’ educational programs; and following applicable policies, procedures, and professional ethics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in the applicable field, or eligibility to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate.
• 0–1 year of classroom experience required.
• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Classroom management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the subject area.
• Apply knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment.
• Communicate responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Account for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follow all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Follow professional ethics in all work-related activities.
• Prepare adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Work with parents or guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
• Facilitate home-school communication through conferences, telephone calls, and written communications.
• Integrate appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Avoid behaviors that detract from staff morale.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level