Secondary Area II _ Teacher, ELA; Miller Grove Middle School

Miller Grove Middle School

Position:
Teacher, ELA (Secondary Area II)

Salary Grade/

Schedule:

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Salary Schedules:

• Teaches grade‑relevant, subject‑matter‑specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in‑person and virtual learning to fulfill the curriculum program requirements and provides written evidence of preparation.
• Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Creates an in‑person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Uses internet and web‑based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students.
• Assesses, documents, and prepares reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance.
• Supervises and manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
• Participates in student development and achievement‑related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principals, and/or administrators as required by the supervisor.
• Performs general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending meetings required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions and training.
• Directs the work of the paraprofessional or instructional aide as needed.
• Maintains prompt and regular work attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
• Instructs students based on needs as outlined in the IEPs; assesses, monitors, and reports student progress and communicates with families as directed by state and federal guidance.
• Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities by preparing and maintaining relevant paperwork, schedules, and facilitating IEP meetings.
• Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work‑related activities.
• Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities (lifting, positioning, feeding, and toileting as appropriate).
• Provides specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs.
• Develops and implements standards‑based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted.
• Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs.
• Develops, writes, and revises individualised education programmes (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Implements IEP services and ensures accommodations are provided.
• Collects and analyzes student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Provides timely progress reports to parents.
• Collaborates with general education teachers.
• Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Creates a structured and supportive learning environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field is required.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field is required.
• Special‑education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification in service (special education, adaptive curriculum, and/or special education general curriculum); content certification areas and the educator’s teaching assignment must align with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved teaching certificate.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved subject‑specific endorsements required.
• Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) requirements:
  • Minimum education requirements based on CTAE specialisations.
  • Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment.
  • Minimum two years of verifiable industrial work experience.

The DeKalb County School District is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.