Secondary Area I _Teacher, Social Studies (MS) (DeKalb Alternative) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a Social Studies Teacher (MS) at DeKalb Alternative School to plan and deliver instruction aligned with state and district standards. The role emphasizes high academic expectations, collaboration with team members, and strong written and verbal communication.

You will manage in-person and virtual learning, develop lesson plans, assess progress, and engage diverse learners including those with special needs.

Qualifications

• Teaches grade relevant, subject matter specific curricula.
• Ability to deliver in-person and virtual instruction and adapt for diverse learners.
• Maintains and communicates progress with families and district staff.

Responsibilities

• Teaches grade relevant, subject matter and mandated curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans and activities for in-person and virtual learning with evidence of preparation.
• Communicates with district personnel, students, and parents by phone, email, or video.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment for learning and development.
• Uses internet/web technologies to provide instruction and collaboration; assesses progress and attendance.
• Supervises and manages student behavior per the Student Code of Conduct.
• Participates in conferences with parents, students, and staff.
• Directs paraprofessional staff when needed.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Online/virtual learning

Education

Bachelor's degree (Georgia PSC approved)

Teaching certificate (Georgia PSC)

Job description

Secondary Area I _Teacher, Social Studies (MS) (DeKalb Alternative) 2026-2027 JobID: 23515

• Date Posted:
  10/21/2026
  
• Location:
  DeKalb Alternative School
  

DeKalb Alternativeis seeking a Social Studies Teacher (MS),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, MID/MOID

Plan and deliver educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and create a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship. Perform work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively.

Essential Job Duties:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field required.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field required.

Special Education:

• Special education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification in service (e.g., Special Education, Adaptive curriculum, and/or Special Education General Curriculum), content certification areas and the educator's teaching assignment must align with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate.

ESOL & Gifted:

• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject-specific endorsements required.

Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE):

• Minimum education requirements based on CTAE Specializations.
• Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment
• Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience o Industry licensure required