English Language Arts Teacher John Lewis Invictus Academy

2025 - 2026 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER (6-8) - JOHN LEWIS INVICTUS ACADEMY

• Position Type: SECONDARY TEACHER / ELA TEACHER
• Date Posted: 1/6/2026
• Location:
  
  John Lewis Invictus Academy

ATlanta Public Schools is looking for a self‑motivated English Language Arts Teacher to provide face‑to‑face instruction with students in the school building. The candidate must be adaptable to changing school and district needs and able to create and maintain a climate that promotes respect, tolerance, and peaceful problem solving for all students. The teacher will also teach Social Science courses. This position reports to the School Principal and will be physically present in the school building location.

• Reports in person to the school building to provide face‑to‑face instruction to students.
• Able to provide instruction simultaneously to in‑person and remote learning, if necessary.
• Responsive to changing school and district instructional needs.
• Instructs students through lectures, discussions, visual aids, and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor students’ comprehension of the material.
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and recording grades.
• Coordinates parent/teacher conferences to review students’ performance, behavior and other issues.
• Attends faculty meetings and training sessions.

• Minimum of a T4‑Certification in Secondary English Language Arts OR Passed the GACE in Secondary English Language Arts (6‑8) or (6‑12).
• Zero (0) years of teaching experience.

• Salary Grade: T4 Bachelor - T7 Doctorate
• Salary Range:
  Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
• Work Year: 202 Days

• Communication.
• Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner.
• Student management.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in‑person learning environments.
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Instruct students in an in‑person classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material.
• Administer and/or support state and local testing processes and policies.
• Use computers, audio‑visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Assist students who need extra help with tutoring. Guides and counsels students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
• When in an in‑person classroom environment, responsible for daily classroom clean‑up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for a safe school environment.
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula.
• Coordinates in‑person conferences with parents and guardians to review student’s performance, behavior and other issues.
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