Kindergarten Teacher: Inspire Growth & Learning

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadership Prep Academy in DeKalb County is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher who uses best practices to raise student achievement and create a safe, engaging learning environment. The role requires collaboration with team members and strong written and verbal communication with students, families, and staff.

The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned to state and district standards, using both in-person and virtual formats, and participates in professional development and district

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field.
• Valid Georgia PSC-approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field is required.
• ESOL & Gifted: valid Georgia PSC-approved endorsements required.
• CTAE: minimum education requirements based on CTAE Specializations.
• Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment.
• Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience.
• Industry licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required.
• Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students.
• Assesses, documents, and prepares reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance
• Supervises and manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Participates in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators, as required by the supervisor.
• Performs general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending any meeting as required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/training.
• Directs the work of the paraprofessional or instructional aide, as needed.
• Maintains prompt and regular work attendance.
• Special Education Teacher additional requirements:
• Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
• Instructs students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assesses, monitors, and reports student progress and communicates with families as directed by state and federal guidance
• Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities (e.g., prepares and maintains relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitates IEP meetings)
• Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities.
• Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, and toileting as appropriate.
• Provides specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs.
• Develops and implements standards-based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted.
• Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs.
• Develops, writes, and revises Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Implements IEP services and ensures accommodations are provided.
• Collects and analyzes student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Provides timely progress reports to parents.
• Collaborates with general education teachers.
• Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Creates a structured and supportive learning environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree from a Georgia PSC-approved accredited college/university in relevant educational field

Valid Georgia PSC-approved teaching certificate in appropriate educational field

Endorsements in ESOL & Gifted (Georgia PSC-approved)

CTA E endorsements and certifications (CTAE Specializations)

GACE Education Ethics Assessment

Minimum two years of verifiable industrial work experience

Industry licensure (where applicable)

Job description

Leadership Prep Academy in DeKalb County is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher who uses best practices to raise student achievement and create a safe, engaging learning environment. The role requires collaboration with team members and strong written and verbal communication with students, families, and staff.

The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned to state and district standards, using both in-person and virtual formats, and participates in professional development and district