Teacher, High School English

To Be Announced; Columbus (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a dedicated Teacher for High School English/Language Arts. The role involves facilitating student success through effective teaching methods, assessing student progress, and collaborating with parents and school personnel. A valid Georgia Teacher certification is required, along with a Bachelor's degree. The position is full-time and offers an opportunity to create a positive learning environment. Candidates must exhibit professional ethics and adhere to all educational guidelines.

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in English/Language Arts required.
• Routine physical activities needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student success through effective teaching.
• Assess student needs and progress.
• Collaborate with school personnel and parents.
• Exhibit professionalism in all job-related situations.
• Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Instructional strategies

Student management

Education

Bachelor Degree in job related field

Job description

Teacher, High School English

Location: To Be Determined. Muscogee County School District, Columbus, GA.

Job Details

Job ID: 4974701

Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 15, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 28, 2025

Position Summary

Position Title: Teacher, High School English/Language Arts
FLSA: Exempt
Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule
Work Days: 190
Location: To Be Determined
Reports To: Principal
Position Type: Full‑Time

Primary Function: Facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing state and district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY...CURRENT MCSD TEACHERS WILL NEED TO APPLY TO THE TRANSFER APPLICATION.

Responsibilities

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress.
• Adheres to local school procedures and regulations in a supportive manner; demonstrates loyalty to the school and its leadership; avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale; works cooperatively with colleagues and the community; promotes a positive school environment that enhances student learning; helps maintain a positive and cooperative climate.
• Assesses student needs, progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments to provide effective school program and address needs of individual students.
• Exhibits professionalism in all job related situations; follows professional ethics in all work related activities.
• Provides instruction that is appropriate; communicates responsibly with all individuals and groups; assumes a fair share of outside‑the‑classroom school responsibilities; maintains plans according to policies and/or directives; promotes the responsible use of materials and equipment; submits accurate paperwork on schedule; prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality; directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies at all times; takes all reasonable measures to protect students’ health and safety.
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Meets certification and accreditation standards.
• Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Bachelor Degree in job related field.
• Certification/License: Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in English/Language Arts.
• Experience: None.
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Kevin Shirley, Applicant Tracking Specialist
• Muscogee County Public Education Center
• Email: [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.