Dynamic Middle School English Teacher

DeKalb County School District; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking an English Language Arts teacher for Tucker Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires delivering high academic expectations, collaborating with colleagues, and communicating effectively with families.

The applicant must hold a valid Georgia teaching certificate and the appropriate endorsements, with experience in both in-person and virtual instruction preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved college/university in the relevant educational field.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission-approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field is required.
• Special education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification; content areas must align with PSC-approved certificate.
• Valid Georgia PSC-approved subject-specific endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning.
• Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular hours.
• Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and development.
• Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students.
• Assesses, documents, and prepares reports such as progress, grades, and attendance.
• Supervises and manages student behavior according to the Student Code of Conduct.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Collaborative team player

Education

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

PSC-approved teaching certificate

Endorsements aligned to certification

Subject-specific endorsements

Job description

DeKalb County School District is seeking an English Language Arts teacher for Tucker Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires delivering high academic expectations, collaborating with colleagues, and communicating effectively with families.

The applicant must hold a valid Georgia teaching certificate and the appropriate endorsements, with experience in both in-person and virtual instruction preferred.