QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field with valid Georgia teaching certificate.
2. Possesses Professional Qualifications and is in-field to teach the subject and/or class assigned as defined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. To meet this requirement the teacher must pass a content knowledge test acceptable to the PSC in the subject, or provide written documentation that may exempt the test requirement within 20 days of employment.
3. Ability to relate well to students, parents, and co-workers.

DUTIES:

1. Instructs students using the Georgia Performance Standards AND appropriate and effective research-based instructional strategies.
2. Supports students in building background knowledge to aid in their acquisition of the Georgia Performance Standards.
3. Supports students in while using instructional technology.
4. Is present at work every day, on time, and performs all duties as assigned effectively and efficiently.
5. Is neat and professional in appearance befitting the job they provide the school system.
6. Exhibits a professional attitude and demeanor at all times in dealing with the board, school administration, fellow employees, parents, students, and the public.
7. Teaches one or more subjects in the school, and within the framework of the goals established by the school system; plans and implement appropriate long and short-range objectives for each assigned course.
8. In the spirit of continuous improvement, faithfully participates in system and local efforts of professional learning; utilizes and implements skills and best practices obtained in professional learning in the classroom to raise the achievement of students.
9. Continually assesses student abilities as it relates to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.