Area Middle School_Teacher, Science; Tucker MS

Position Overview

Lithonia Middle School is seeking a Science Teacher (Tucker MS 2025‑2026) who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Grade/

Schedule:

E

Salary Schedules:

• Teach grade‑appropriate, subject‑specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through in‑person and virtual learning to fulfill district curriculum requirements and provide written evidence of preparation.
• Communicate by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Create an in‑person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Use internet and web‑based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students.
• Assess, document, and prepare reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance.
• Supervise and manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Participate in student development and achievement‑related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators as required by the supervisor.
• Perform general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending meetings as required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions or training.
• Direct the work of the Paraprofessional or Instructional Aide as needed.
• Maintain prompt and regular work attendance.

• Identify educational needs and provide instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
• Instruct students based on individualized education programs (IEPs); assess, monitor, and report student progress and communicate with families as directed by state and federal guidance.
• Serve as the case manager for students with disabilities (e.g., prepare and maintain relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitate IEP meetings).
• Follow the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work‑related activities.

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

• Special education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification in service (e.g., 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.

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

• 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.

The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.