High School Math Teacher

Dougherty County School System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dougherty County School System is seeking a High School Math teacher at Dougherty High School to join a team of experienced educators. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, differentiating instruction, and assessing student progress in alignment with state standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree or higher and a valid Georgia teaching credential or Charter Waiver eligibility. Eligible alternatives may be considered by district leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• Valid Georgia Teacher certification or Charter Waiver eligible.
• Consideration of alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and Board.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Completes all records and reports on time and with accuracy.
• Be present, organized, and enthusiastically committed to the success of all students.
• Develop and implement instructional plans aligned with state standards and curriculum frameworks.
• Plan engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Deliver instruction using a variety of methods including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on activities.
• Differentiate instruction to meet individual needs and learning paces.
• Design and administer formative and summative assessments; analyze data to inform instructional decisions.
• Provide timely feedback to students on performance and progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine assessment tools and strategies.
• Implements effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
• Collaborates to share best practices and instructional resources.
• Engages in ongoing professional development in math education.
• Supervises school activities as assigned and performs other duties as needed by the Principal/Supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Student motivation

Tech tools proficiency

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Georgia Teacher certification or Charter Waiver Eligible

Education alternatives considered

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Mathematics
• Date Posted: 6/2/2026
• Location: Dougherty High School

Math Teacher

Dougherty High School

Job Summary

The Dougherty County School System is seeking a High School Math teacher to join our roster of experienced, motivated, and effective teaching professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mathematics and a commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for high school students. This position offers the opportunity to inspire and educate the next generation of mathematicians, problem solvers, and critical thinkers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree or higher;
• Valid Georgia Teacher certification or Charter Waiver Eligible;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find appropriate.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to relate to and motivate all students in a positive manner with respect;
• Ability to effectively navigate and utilize a wide range of educational and career-related technology tools, software applications, and digital platforms while engaging students;
• Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Performance Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance;
• Completes all records and reports on time and with accuracy;
• Be present, organized, and enthusiastically committed to the success of all students;
• Develop and implement instructional plans and materials aligned with state standards and curriculum frameworks;
• Plan engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities;
• Deliver instruction using a variety of methods, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on activities;
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual students and accommodate varying levels of readiness and learning pace;
• Design and administer formative and summative assessments to measure student learning and understanding of mathematical concepts;
• Analyze assessment data to evaluate student progress and inform instructional decisions;
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on their performance and progress;
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine assessment tools and strategies;
• Implements effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning atmosphere and address behavioral issues constructively;
• Collaborates with colleagues to share best practices, resources, and instructional strategies for enhancing Math instruction;
• Participates in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, research, and pedagogical approaches in math education;
• Supervises or assists in the supervision of school activities as assigned;
• Performs related duties as assigned as circumstances require;
• Maintains satisfactory performance on the system Evaluation Instrument;
• Performs other such duties needed or assigned by the Principal/Supervisor.

Reports To

Principal

Salary Range

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed upon submission. To ensure consideration, please submit all required application materials by June 9, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

The Dougherty County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national or origin, or disability.

Miscellaneous

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

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About Us

The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It\'s the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 3 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy.) All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note

This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.