Classroom Teacher Job Wilmington Island Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Wilmington Island

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System – MAY HOWARD ELEMENTARY – Wilmington Island, Georgia

SY 26-27 Special Education General Curriculum Classroom Teacher Job Details

Job : 5835163

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,839 to $109,029 per year

Job Description

Primary Function: To provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the class.

Reports To: Principal

Salary

Schedule:

Teacher

Work Days: 190

Requirements

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Advanced degree(s) preferred.
Experience, Skill and Certification:
Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field Special Education General Curriculum P-12.

Essential Duties

Teaching Tasks

Provides Instruction

Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
Provides content development
Builds for transfer

Assesses and Encourages Student Progress

Promotes student engagement
Monitors student progress
Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress
Supports students

Manages the Learning Environment

Uses time efficiently
Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom

Virtual Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Platform in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills.
Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks.
Participates in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction; includes participation in required Professional Learning that leads to virtual teaching endorsement.
Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues.
Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents.
Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies.
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications.
Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records.
Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents.

Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies

Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled.
Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
Is punctual.
Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher.
Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly.
Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment.

Demonstrates professional practices in teaching

Models correct use of language, oral and written.
Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content.
Implements designated curriculum.
Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy.
Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students.

Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order

Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings.

Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, and so on).

Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s), and provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals.

Performs other duties as required by the district, the school, or student need.

Terms of Employment: Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 190 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience.

Physical and Sensory Demands

CLASSROOM: Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. The role involves prolonged periods of standing or walking, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching, occasional lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Occasional lifting or restraint of a student may occur.

Contact Information

Human Resources Office of Talent and Human Resources
208 Bull Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
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