High School Science Teacher — Collaborative, Impactful

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithonia High School in Lithonia, GA is seeking a Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will deliver the science curriculum, align lessons to standards, and foster a safe, engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, valid teaching certificate, excellent communication, and collaborate with colleagues to support student achievement. Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing progress, attending meetings, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and eligible for Georgia teaching certification.
• Endorsements in science preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• T conducts grade-level science instruction aligned to state standards.
• Plans lessons, assessments, and instructional materials.
• Maintains and documents student achievement progress and attendance.
• Participates in conferences with parents, students, counselors, and administrators.
• Performs coordination duties like ordering materials and attending meetings.
• Attends professional development sessions and required conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Georgia teaching certificate (T-4 or higher)

Job description

Secondary Area 2 _ Teacher, Science HS (Lithonia HS) 2026-2027 JobID: 23290

• Position Type:
  Teachers/ Teacher, Science HS
  
  
• Date Posted:
  9/10/2026
  
  
• Location:
  Lithonia High
  
  

Lithonia High Schoolis seeking a Science Teacher, who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Grade/Schedule: E
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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.


Title: Teacher, General Education

Provides quality instruction and implements the curriculum for assigned students; establishes, fosters, facilitates and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Teaches grade relevant, subject matter specific and mandated curriculum.
• Prepares lesson plans, instructional aids, and supplemental teaching materials.
• Assesses, documents and prepares reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, and attendance.
• Participates in student development and achievement related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators.
• Performs general instruction coordination duties such as ordering materials, attending meetings, and engaging in various forms or correspondence.
• Attends professional learning sessions and/or required conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in relevant educational field required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS:
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in appropriate educational field at level T-4 or above required.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved subject-specific endorsements required.

Postings current as of 10/28/2026 8:44:48 PM CST.

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