Dynamic ELA Teacher for Middle School Literacy Growth

Dougherty County School System; Radium Springs (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dougherty County School System seeks a dynamic Middle School ELA Teacher to join our team of educators. The teacher will design and deliver rigorous instruction aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence, developing reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills.

The role promotes an inclusive, academically challenging classroom and uses data-informed practices, integrates technology, and collaborates with families to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in Middle Grades English Language Arts (4–8) or eligibility for certification under a Charter Waiver.
• Demonstrated knowledge of literacy development, writing instruction, and differentiated learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance and professional responsibility.
• Creates a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and respect.
• Plans and delivers rigorous English Language Arts instruction aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
• Designs engaging learning experiences that strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, grammar, and critical thinking.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies including collaborative learning, inquiry-based instruction, and literacy workshops.
• Develops and implements formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instructional decisions.
• Analyzes student performance data to differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions or enrichment.
• Integrates technology and digital resources to support student learning and engagement.
• Maintains appropriate classroom management practices that support a productive learning environment.
• Communicates regularly with students, families, and school staff regarding student progress and academic needs.
• Collaborates with colleagues in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to support student achievement and instructional improvement.
• Maintains accurate and timely records, reports, and documentation in accordance with district and state requirements.
• Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, and other school settings as assigned.
• Participates in professional learning opportunities to enhance instructional practice.
• Maintains satisfactory performance on the district evaluation instrument.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Differentiated learning

Classroom management

Data-informed instruction

Technology integration

Communication & collaboration

Confidentiality

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Georgia Middle Grades English (4–8) Teaching Certificate

Certification eligibility (Charter Waiver)

Job description

The Dougherty County School System seeks a dynamic Middle School ELA Teacher to join our team of educators. The teacher will design and deliver rigorous instruction aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence, developing reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills.

The role promotes an inclusive, academically challenging classroom and uses data-informed practices, integrates technology, and collaborates with families to ensure student success.