Reading Teacher

Middle School Reading Teacher

The Dougherty County School System seeks a dynamic and student-centered Middle School Reading Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators. The Reading Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering rigorous, engaging instruction aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence that develops students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. This position fosters a supportive, inclusive, and academically challenging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of literacy.

The teacher uses data-informed instructional practices, integrates technology, and collaborates with colleagues and families to ensure all students achieve academic success.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in Middle Grades English Language Arts (48) or eligibility for certification under a Charter Waiver; and demonstrated knowledge of literacy development, writing instruction, and differentiated learning strategies.

Skills and abilities

include a strong understanding of literacy instruction, reading comprehension strategies, and writing development; the ability to design and implement standards-based lessons aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence; skill in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse academic and developmental needs of middle school learners; ability to analyze student performance data and adjust instruction to support student growth; effective classroom management and relationship-building skills that support a positive learning environment;

strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and colleagues; ability to integrate instructional technology and digital learning tools to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes; ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism; and ability to perform routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Performance responsibilities include demonstrating prompt and regular attendance and professional responsibility; creating a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and respect; planning and delivering rigorous English Language Arts instruction aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence; designing engaging learning experiences that strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, grammar, and critical thinking; using a variety of instructional strategies including collaborative learning, inquiry-based instruction, and literacy workshops;

developing and implementing formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instructional decisions; analyzing student performance data to differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions or enrichment; integrating technology and digital resources to support student learning and engagement; maintaining appropriate classroom management practices that support a productive learning environment; communicating regularly with students, families, and school staff regarding student progress and academic needs;

collaborating with colleagues in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to support student achievement and instructional improvement; maintaining accurate and timely records, reports, and documentation in accordance with district and state requirements; supervising students in classrooms, hallways, and other school settings as assigned; participating in professional learning opportunities to enhance instructional practice; maintaining satisfactory performance on the district evaluation instrument; and performing other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

The position reports to the Principal and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide. Applications will be reviewed upon submission and should be submitted by May 14, 2026.