Secondary Area II School_ Teacher, Social Studies (Stone Mtn. HS) 2026-2027

Dekalb County School District of Georgia; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District's Stone Mountain High School is seeking a Social Studies Teacher, General Education, to deliver engaging lessons aligned with district standards and to collaborate with colleagues, students, and families.

The ideal candidate holds a Georgia PSC teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree in the relevant field; Special Education endorsements and CTAE experience are valued. This is a full-time, on-site position with salary per the district schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia PSC-approved college or university in the relevant educational field is required.
• Valid PSC-approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field is required.
• Special Education endorsements required where applicable (IEP responsibilities).
• CTAE: minimum education requirements and related experience; pass required assessments.

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 district requirements and show evidence of preparation.
• Communicates with district personnel, students, and parents by phone, email, or video conferencing.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and supports student development.
• Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration.
• Assesses, documents, and reports achievement progress, grades, attendance, and classroom performance.
• Collaborates with teachers and participates in required meetings and professional learning sessions.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Georgia PSC approved)

Georgia PSC teaching certificate

Endorsements for Special Education / appropriate subject area

CTAE: related education/work experience

Job description

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Secondary Area II School_ Teacher, Social Studies (Stone Mtn. HS) 2026-2027 JobID: 23590

• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
• Location:
  Stone Mtn High

Stone Mountain High Schoolis seeking a Social Studies 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

Essential Functions

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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