5th Grade Teacher

Summary

Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards, while delivering content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum.

• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area.
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities.
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
• Facilitates home-school communication by holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university.

Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate.

0‑1 year of classroom experience required.

• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Classroom environment.

• Ability to lift and carry 30‑50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
• May require stooping or crouching.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Education and Training.

Industries:
Education Administration Programs.

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.