Area 3 Elementary School_ Teacher, Art (Chapel Hill ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District•Chapel Hill, GA

About The Position

Chapel Hill Elementary School is seeking an Art 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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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
Performs other duties as assigned