5th Grade Teacher

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools in Georgia is seeking a teacher to deliver instruction aligned with Georgia Performance Standards and Fulton County curriculum. The role emphasizes active learning, clear communication with students and families, and maintaining an organized classroom.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and a valid Georgia Teaching Certification, or eligibility, with 0–1 year of classroom experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent licensure.
• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction based on the Fulton County curriculum and Georgia standards.
• Foster active learning and student engagement in class.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and leadership.
• Monitor attendance and ensure punctuality.
• Adhere to district policies and professional ethics.
• Prepare in advance for absences and coordinate with substitutes.
• Engage families through home-school communication.
• Integrate technology into lessons.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Skills

Communication

Instructional strategies

Oral/written communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

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

Posting ID: 33396

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