Teacher Elementary - Grades K-5 Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher Elementary - Grades K-5 - 2026-2027

Teacher Elementary – Grades K‑5 – 2026‑2027
Job

Position Type:
Teacher – Elementary

Location:

All Schools

Date Posted: 2/16/2026

Date Available:

07/27/2026

Standard

Hours:

40
Target Openings: 100

Salary: $61,146.00 – $ Annually

Qualifications

License and Certification:
Meets Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from a PSC‑approved college or university.
Experience:

Previous teaching experience preferred.
Skills:

Knowledge of GCPS Academic Knowledge and Skills curriculum; integration of curriculum, GCPS policies, instructional practices, technology integration, effective communication, and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

Plan appropriate learning experiences based on the district AKS curriculum and foster an environment conducive to student development.

Demonstrate command of the subject being taught.

Develop and prioritize instructional objectives.

Identify prerequisite skills and knowledge.
Plan instruction to promote mastery.
Analyze student work and assessments.
Prepare written lesson plans.
Plan assessment of student learning.

Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.

Review district core materials.
Select core materials and other resources that match the AKS.
Choose resources that fit learner needs.
Use scientifically‑based research resources.

Provide initial focus for the lesson.

Communicate specific learning objectives.
Relate content to students’ prior knowledge and real‑world application.
Capture student attention via active involvement.

Organize content for presentation.

Present in logical sequence.
Organize content in blocks or steps based on student needs.
Follow research‑based organizational plans.

Utilize effective instructional strategies and methods.

Assess learning and provide feedback.
Provide collaborative learning opportunities.
Distribute guided practice and independent practice.
Teach essential content‑related vocabulary.
Use visual representations.
Encourage summarization.
Teach reading and writing proficiency across content areas.
Build background knowledge.
Teach questioning and prompting techniques.
Use technology effectively.
Use inquiry‑based problem‑solving strategies.
Set personal goals.
Teach compare and contrast skills.

Provide formative assessment to measure progress.

Monitor progress.
Adjust instructional plans.
Set criteria for self‑measurement.

Provide summative assessment to measure achievement.

Assess learning of AKS.
Provide appropriate assessments.
Maintain records.
Communicate results.
Use results for planning.

Organize learning environment.

Arrange classroom to facilitate learning.
Ensure smooth transitions.
Maintain orderly housekeeping.

Maintain behavior conducive to learning.

Define and communicate expectations.
Monitor and provide feedback.
Manage behavior.
Focus on behavior, not personality.
Handle sensitive situations discreetly.
Encourage participation.
Establish mutual respect.
Show warmth and enthusiasm.

Participate in professional growth and learning activities.

Apply new knowledge and skills.
Show progress toward goals.

Maintain professional responsibilities and act as role model.

Use standard written and oral expression.
Punctuality.
Submit records accurately.
Plan for substitutes.
Maintain attendance.
Share ideas and materials.
Cooperate with staff.
Encourage communication.
Ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting for extended periods. Requires ability to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands, occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, depth vision and focus adjustment. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

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