Teacher - Grades 6-8 - Computer Science (2026-2027 SY), Dutchtown Middle

Henry County Schools; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools in Hampton, GA invites applications for a Classroom Teacher to join our school-level team. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with families and staff to support student success.

The role requires a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or eligibility, strong classroom management, and effective use of technology to differentiate instruction.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Integrity, confidentiality, strong professional reputation.
• Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting.
• Supervise students, especially during emergencies.
• Vision, hearing, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments per guidelines.
• Instruct and monitor students.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior inside and outside the classroom.
• Provide feedback on student work.
• Observe and assess student performance and development.
• Maintain records of student progress and development.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, assessments, and assignments.
• Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Technology integration

Classroom management

Education

Georgia Educator Certificate

Bachelor's degree in Education

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.