Teacher, Middle Grades English

To Be Announced; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscogee County School District invites applications for a Teacher, Middle Grades English/Language Arts in Columbus, GA.

The role requires a bachelor degree and GA certification eligibility; teachers participate in 190 work days and follow a teacher salary schedule. External applicants only; internal transfers handled separately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in job related field.
• Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Middle Grades English/Language Arts.
• Sound knowledge of English Language Arts standards and classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress.
• Adheres to local school procedures and regulations; promotes a positive school environment.
• Assesses student needs, progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and community agencies.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance and professionalism.
• Maintains plans and prepares for responsibilities when absent.

Education

Bachelor Degree in job related field

Job description

Teacher, Middle Grades English

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Job Details

Job ID: 5533307

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 28, 2025

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE:

Teacher,Middle Grades English/Language Arts

FLSA:

Exempt

SALARY:

Teacher Salary Schedule

WORK DAYS:

190

LOCATION:

To Be Determined

REPORTS TO:

Principal

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.**

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

Bachelor Degree in job related field

2. Certification/License:

Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification inMiddle Grades English/Language Arts

3. Experience:

None

4. Physical Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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.

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

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]

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