Science Teacher (Physical Science)

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards. The teacher delivers content-related instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum, fosters an active-learning classroom environment, and uses performance-based instruction and assessment. The role includes communicating with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership; supporting student attendance and punctuality; following applicable policies and professional ethics; and integrating appropriate technology into classroom instruction. The teacher also works with parents and guardians across the student’s educational program and facilitates home-school communication through conferences, calls, and written communications.

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.
Provide a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the subject area.
Exhibit knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment.
Communicate responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
Account for student attendance and punctuality.
Follow 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 and 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.