Area Middle School _ Teacher, ESOL; Stone Mountain Middle School

Area Middle School _ Teacher, ESOL (Stone Mountain Middle School)  

• Position Type:
  Teacher, ESOL (MS)
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Stone Mountain Middle School

Stone Mountain Middle School is seeking an ESOL Teacher 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

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• Teach grade‑relevant, subject‑matter specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through in‑person and virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and provide written evidence of preparation, as required.
• 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 any meeting as required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/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 needs as outlined in 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 (prepare and maintain relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitate IEP meetings).
• Follow the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work‑related activities.

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

• 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 are required.

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