Area Elementary Schools_ Teacher, Reading Specialist; Shoals ES

Area 3 Elementary Schools – Teacher, Reading Specialist (Flat Shoals ES)  

• Position Type:
  Teacher, Reading Specialist
• Date Posted: 6/15/2026
• Location:
  
  Flat Shoals Elementary

Flat Shoals ES is seeking a Teacher, Reading Specialist who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Grade: E

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.

• Teach grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program, providing written evidence of preparation as required.
• Communicate by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Create an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Use internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students.
• Assess, document, and prepare reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance.
• Supervise and manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Participate in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principals, and/or administrators as required by the supervisor.
• Perform general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending meetings as required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/training.
• Direct the work of the paraprofessional or instructional aide, as needed.
• Maintain prompt and regular work attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Identify educational needs and provide instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
• Instruct students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assess, monitor, and report student progress and communicate with families as directed by state and federal guidance.
• Serve as the case manager for students with disabilities, preparing and maintaining relevant paperwork, schedules, and facilitating IEP meetings.
• Follow the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities.
• Meet the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, including lifting, positioning, feeding, and toileting as appropriate.
• Provide specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs.
• Develop and implement standards-based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted.
• Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs.
• Develop, write, and revise Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Implement IEP services and ensure accommodations are provided.
• Collect and analyze student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Provide timely progress reports to parents.
• Collaborate with general education teachers.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Create a structured and supportive learning environment.

• 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 (e.g., 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 are required.
• Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE):
  • Minimum education requirements based on CTAE specializations.
  • Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment.
  • Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience.