High School Teacher - Social Studies

MOUNT ZION HIGH; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools in Jonesboro, GA seeks a High School Social Studies teacher to deliver engaging instruction aligned with state standards. The teacher will implement lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with families and staff.

Requires a bachelor's degree or higher, Georgia educator certification (T-4 to T-7), and at least one year of teaching experience preferred. This full-time position reports to the Principal.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Instructs High School students in Social Studies using diverse teaching methods.
• Assigns lessons, corrects homework, administers tests, and informs parents of progress.
• Prepares course outlines and objectives per curriculum guidelines.
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences and participates in faculty meetings and training.
• All other duties as assigned to perform the above services.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Georgia Educator Certification T-4 to T-7

Job description

High School Teacher - Social Studies

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Job Details

Job ID: 5821747
Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instructs High School students in 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 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
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]