Elementary Teacher - 5th Grade

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools at Mount Zion Elementary in Jonesboro, GA is seeking an Elementary Teacher for 5th grade to deliver instruction across reading, ELA, math, science and social studies. The role reports to the principal and involves lesson planning, testing, and parent communication.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or higher with at least 1 year of teaching experience and must meet GA state certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in Reading, ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Uses varied teaching methods to deliver content and support lesson plans.
• Assigns lessons, corrects homework, administers tests, and communicates progress to parents.
• Maintains classroom discipline and supervises student behavior outside class.
• Prepares course outlines and objectives per curriculum guidelines.
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences to review progress and behavior.

Skills

Citizenship/Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Elementary Teacher - 5th Grade

Clayton County Public Schools MOUNT ZION ELEMENTARY - Jonesboro, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instructs students in one or more contents/areas, such asReading, ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. May be designated according to subject matter/content specialty. Utilizes current strategies and theories to plan and implement lessons. This position reports to the Principal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture, audiovisual aids, demonstration and other materials to supplement presentations relative to specific content field.

Assigns lessons and corrects homework; administers tests to evaluate students’ progress, record results and issue reports to inform parents of progress. Maintains discipline in classroom. Supervises behavior outside the classroom (i.e., halls, bus, lunch/cafeteria, rest room duty).

Prepares course outlines and objectives according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.

Conducts parent/teacher conferences to review student’s progress, performance, and behavior problems. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or higher required.

Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.

Makes recommendations and/or decisions which usually affect the entire school.

Certification by the State of Georgia in Education T-4 to T-7 as required by the GaPSC.

Normal classroom/school setting.

Must be able to stand and walk approximately seven (7) to seven and one-half (7½) hours per day. Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying; twenty (20) lbs. or less.

The 2026-2027 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link: 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Scale

Position Type: FULL TIME

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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• Email: [e-mail]