Reading Teacher

Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards.

Essential Duties:

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County's curriculum.
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area.
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities.
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's educational program.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited university.

Certification/Licensure:

Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate.

Experience Qualifications:

0-1 year of classroom experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills

Working Conditions:

• Classroom environment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching