Teacher - ELA/Social Studies - Grade 5 (2026-2027 SY), Walnut Creek Elementary
Henry County Schools
Teacher - ELA/Social Studies - Grade 5 (2026-2027 SY), Walnut Creek Elementary
Henry County Schools
Posted 18 days ago
Full Time
McDonough, Georgia
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The teacher is responsible for planning and delivering ELA and Social Studies lessons to 5th-grade students. Key duties include managing student behavior, assessing performance, and maintaining accurate progress records.
Qualifications
You hold or are eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate and can meet district professional qualifications. You plan, prepare, and deliver standards-based ELA and Social Studies instruction for 5th grade, using technology to differentiate learning. You assess student progress, maintain accurate records, and participate in school and parent communications.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Georgia Educator Certificate
Lesson Planning
ELA Instruction
Social Studies Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Student Assessment
Student Records
Educational Technology
Classroom Management
Job Description
Essential Duties:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that are in accordance with established guidelines.
- Instruct and monitor students.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Manage student behavior inside and outside the classroom according to established guidelines.
- Provide appropriate and meaningful feedback on student work.
- Observe and assess student performance and development.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
- Assign and grade classwork, homework, assessments, and assignments.
- Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet the district's professional qualifications.
- Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
- Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
- Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
- Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
- Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
- Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
- Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
- Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
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