Summary 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