Teacher - Grade 2 (2026-2027 SY), Locust Grove Elementary

Henry County Schools; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking a Classroom Teacher to plan, deliver instruction, and assess student learning at the school level in Locust Grove, GA. The role requires holding or eligibility for a Georgia Educator Certificate and the ability to work with students, families, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, managing classrooms, differentiating instruction with technology, maintaining records, and collaborating in meetings with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Required to hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and strong professional reputation.
• Adheres to the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and materials for active learning.
• Develop schemes of work and assessments aligned with guidelines.
• Instruct and monitor students throughout lessons.
• Use technology to differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior according to guidelines.
• Provide timely feedback on student work.
• Observe and assess student performance and progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, and assessments.
• Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with families

Professional integrity

Education

Georgia Educator Certificate

Job description

Position Title: Classroom Teacher

Division: School-Level

Reports To: Principal or Designee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Teacher

Work Days: 190

Essential Duties:

1. Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
2. Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that are in accordance with established guidelines.
3. Instruct and monitor students.
4. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
5. Manage student behavior inside and outside the classroom according to established guidelines.
6. Provide appropriate and meaningful feedback on student work.
7. Observe and assess student performance and development.
8. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
9. Assign and grade classwork, homework, assessments, and assignments.
10. Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.
11. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet the district's professional qualifications.
2. Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
3. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
4. Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
5. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
6. Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
7. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
8. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
9. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
10. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.