SEL​/Behavior-Focused Elementary Teacher

Job Detail - SEL/Behavior‑Focused Elementary Teacher (Part‑Time or Full‑Time) Posted on : 05/04/2026

Job Title
: SEL/Behavior‑Focused Elementary Teacher (Part‑Time or Full‑Time)

Job Location
:
Mitchell County Primary School

Category
:
Certified

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree required
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia teaching certificate in Elementary Education (P‑5) or related field meeting in‑field requirements
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities required; ability to respond appropriately to student behaviors, including de‑escalation and crisis response when necessary
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Strong classroom and behavior management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work with students exhibiting significant behavioral and social‑emotional needs
  • Knowledge and implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavioral interventions within the MTSS framework
  • Ability to de‑escalate conflict and implement behavior support plans
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with staff, parents, and support personnel

• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• Exhibit best practice based on current research and facilitates students’ use of higher‑level thinking skills in instruction.
• Plan, using state and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.
• Analyze and use student learning data to inform planning.
• Implement and monitor Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavioral interventions as part of the MTSS process, including documentation and progress monitoring.
• Develop, implement, and consistently follow behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and support individualized student needs.
• Establish, teach, and reinforce clear behavioral expectations, routines, and procedures to create a structured and predictable environment.
• Utilize de‑escalation strategies and crisis management techniques to respond effectively to students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
• Promote student learning by using research‑based instructional strategies relevant to the content area to engage students in active learning and to promote key skills.
• Use appropriate instructional technology and a variety of research‑based instructional strategies and resources effectively to enhance student learning.
• Challenge and support each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.
• Use a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population to inform instructional modifications for each student.
• Systematically gather, analyze, and use relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents/guardians.
• Provide a well‑managed, safe, supportive, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning; encourage respect for all; and promote an understanding of students’ diversity.
• Establish clear expectations for classroom rules, routines, and procedures and enforce them consistently and appropriately.
• Implement appropriate school safety measures and crisis emergency plans to create and sustain a secure and healthy learning environment consistent with district and school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Create a student‑centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self‑directed learners.
• Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics and the school’s mission; participate in professional growth opportunities and contribute to the profession.
• Compile, maintain, and submit all required reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Carry out duties in accordance with federal and state laws, Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, and established state and local school board policies, regulations, and practices.
• Possess and maintain valid and…