High School Teacher - English/Language Arts

NORTH CLAYTON HIGH; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTH CLAYTON HIGH in Atlanta, Georgia seeks a High School English/Language Arts teacher. The role involves delivering ENGLISH/LA content, preparing lessons, and assessing student progress in a supportive school setting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher and Georgia teaching certification (T-4 to T-7) with content area specialization. It is a full-time role with responsibilities including parent conferences and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience preferred.
• Georgia certification in Education T-4 to T-7 and content area specialization per GaPSC.

Responsibilities

• Instructs High School students in English/Language Arts using varied methods.
• Assigns lessons, corrects homework, and administers tests with progress reports.
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences to review progress and behavior.
• Participates in faculty meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• All other duties as assigned to support the program.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

GA Certification T-4 to T-7

Content area specialization

Job description

High School Teacher - English/Language Arts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931335

Application Deadline: Dec 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instructs High School students in English/Language Arts. 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 and content area specialization 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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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