Elementary Teacher - 5th Grade

SWINT ELEMENTARY; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SWINT ELEMENTARY in Jonesboro, Georgia is seeking an Elementary Teacher for 5th grade to instruct students across Reading/ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The role involves planning lessons, using diverse teaching methods, and reporting student progress to families.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher and Georgia State certification in Education (T-4 to T-7). At least one year of teaching experience is preferred; position is full-time and salary scales vary by district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Certification by the State of Georgia in Education T-4 to T-7 as required by GaPSC.
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students using various teaching methods; lectures, audiovisual aids, and other materials to support content areas.
• Assigns lessons, corrects homework, administers tests, and informs parents of progress.
• Maintains classroom discipline and conducts parent/teacher conferences to review student progress.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Georgia Education Certification T-4 to T-7

Job description

Elementary Teacher - 5th Grade

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This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5768739
Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

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 scales are not yet available. The 2025-2026 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link:2025-2026 Teacher Salary Scale

Position Type: FULL TIME

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Stephens , Principal
• SWINT ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]