Specialty Area_ Teacher, Social Studies Teacher; DeKalb Alternative Program

Position: Specialty Area_ Teacher, 6-12 Social Studies Teacher (DeKalb Alternative Program)

Specialty Area Teacher – Social Studies (DeKalb Alternative Program)

DeKalb County School District seeks a 6‑12 Social Studies Teacher to implement high academic expectations, collaborate with team members, and maintain strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach grade‑relevant and subject‑specific curriculum.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities in person and virtually, providing written evidence of preparation.
• Communicate with district personnel, students, and parents by phone, email, or video conference.
• Create an in‑person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Use internet and web‑based technology for instruction and collaboration.
• Assess, document, and prepare reports on achievement progress, grades, classroom performance, assessments, and attendance.
• Supervise and manage student behavior per the Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Participate in student development and achievement conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, and administrators.
• Perform general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending required meetings, and attending professional learning sessions/training.
• Direct the work of the paraprofessional or instructional aide as needed.
• Maintain prompt and regular work attendance.

Special Education Additional Requirements

• Identify educational needs and provide instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
• Instruct students based on IEPs; assess, monitor, and report progress, and communicate with families.
• Serve as case manager for students with disabilities, preparing and maintaining relevant paperwork and facilitating IEP meetings.
• Follow Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work‑related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field.

Special Education Certification

• Special education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification in service (Special Education, Adaptive curriculum, and/or Special Education General Curriculum), content certification areas, and the educator's teaching assignment must align with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate.

ESOL & Gifted Endorsements

• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject‑specific endorsements required.

Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE)

• Minimum education requirements based on CTAE specializations.
• Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment.
• Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience or industry licensure required.

Salary Grade

Salary Grade E (Schedule).

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