5th Grade Teacher

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA seeks a classroom teacher aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards. The role emphasizes instruction grounded in Fulton County curriculum, effective communication with students and families, and professional collaboration.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree and Georgia teaching certification or eligibility; 0–1 year of classroom experience preferred. Strong organizational and instructional skills are essential for student mastery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate.
• 0–1 year of classroom experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction for students based on Fulton County’s curriculum.
• Promotes active learning and manages classroom environment.
• Communicates with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Ensures attendance and punctuality; follows district policies and procedures.
• Integrates technology into classroom instruction; collaborates with families and staff.

Skills

Proven communication and instructional

Excellent communication orally and in写

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university

Georgia Teaching Certification or eligible

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