Area High School_ Teacher, Math MS (DeKalb Alternative) 2026 -2027

DeKalb County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Alternative School seeks a Math Teacher to implement high academic expectations and deliver instruction to diverse learners. The role emphasizes collaboration with team members and strong written and verbal communication skills, with salary grade E.

The position requires a Georgia PSC-approved teaching certificate and relevant certifications, including Special Education and ESOL/Gifted endorsements, to support students with varying needs. Posting current as of 9/6/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia PSC-approved college or university.
• Valid PSC-approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field.
• Special Education certification or endorsement as required.
• ESOL and Gifted endorsements required.
• CTAE specialization and related requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, aligned to state and district standards.
• Creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship.
• Delivers instruction in person and via virtual learning, including lesson planning and evidence of preparation.
• Communicates with district personnel, students, and parents by phone, email, or video conference during working hours.
• Assists in student development and achievement conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, and administrators.

Education

Bachelor's degree from a Georgia PSC-approved college or university

Georgia PSC-approved teaching certificate

Special Education certification / endorsement

ESOL & Gifted endorsements

Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) requirements

Job description

Area High School_ Teacher, Math MS (DeKalb Alternative) 2026 -2027 JobID: 21585

• Position Type:
  Teachers/ Teacher, Math


• Date Posted:
  4/30/2026


• Location:
  DeKalb Alternative School

DeKalb Alternativeis seeking a Math Teacherwho 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.
Salary Grade/Schedule: E
Salary Schedules:Click Here

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Teacher, General

Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with stateand 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, applyingfoundational knowledge to perform the job effectively.

Essential Job Duties:

• Teaches grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum


• Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning to fulfill therequirements 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 districtpersonnel, students, and/or parents


• Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for thephysical, 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 classroomperformance, assessments, and attendance


• Supervises and manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and studenthandbook


• 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 asupervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/training


• Directs the work of the Paraprofessional or Instructional Aide, as needed


• Maintains prompt and regular work attendance


• Special Education Teacher additional requirements:
  
  
  
  • Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities
  
  
  • Instructs students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs);assesses, monitors, and reports student progress and communicates with families as directed bystate and federal guidance
  
  
  • Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities (e.g., prepares and maintains relevantpaperwork and schedules and facilitates (IEP meetings)
  
  
  • Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities.
  
  
  • Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, toiletingas appropriate.
  
  
  • Provides specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized studentneeds.
  
  
  • Develops and implements standards-based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodationsnoted.
  
  
  • Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs.
  
  
  • Develops, writes, and revises Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state andfederal regulations.
  
  
  • Implements IEP services and ensures accommodations are provided.
  
  
  • Collects and analyzes student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
  
  
  • Provides timely progress reports to parents.
  
  
  • Collaborates with general education teachers.
  
  
  • Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
  
  
  • Creates a structured and supportive learning environment.
  
  
  
  


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college oruniversity in the relevant educational field required.


• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational fieldrequired.


• Special Education:
  
  
  
  • Special education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification in service (e.g.,Special Education, Adaptive curriculum, and/or Special Education General Curriculum), contentcertification areas and the educator's teaching assignment must align with the Georgia
  
  
  
  


• ESOL & Gifted:
  
  
  
  • Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject-specific endorsementsrequired.
  
  
  
  


• Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE):
  
  
  
  • Minimum education requirements based on CTAE Specializations
  
  
  • Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment
  
  
  • Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience
  
  
  • Industry licensure required
  
  
  
  

Postings current as of 9/6/2026 12:28:24 AM CST.