2nd Grade Teacher

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA seeks a qualified teacher to provide instruction aligned with Georgia Performance Standards. The role focuses on creating an active learning environment, using performance-based instruction and assessments, and communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Bachelor’s degree and Georgia teaching certification required; 0-1 year classroom experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the subject area.
• Communicate responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Integrate appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional strategies

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university

Certification/Licensure

Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate

Experience Qualifications

0-1 year ofclassroom experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - 470-254-3600