SY Middle Grades English Language Arts Classroom Teacher; pool

SY 26-27 Middle Grades English Language Arts Classroom Teacher (pool)

Savannah-Chatham County Schools - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - Savannah, Georgia

Job : 5475336

Final date to receive applications: Mar 22, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jan 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

PRIMARY FUNCTION
:
To provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the class.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Teacher

WORK DAYS: 190

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Preferred: Advanced degree(s)
• Experience, Skill and Certification:
  Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field MG ELA or English 6-12

• Teaching Tasks
  • 1. Provides Instruction
    • a. Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
    • b. Provides content development
    • c. Builds for transfer
  • 2. Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
    • a. Promotes student engagement
    • b. Monitors student progress
    • c. Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress
    • d. Supports students
  • 3. Manages the Learning Environment
    • a. Uses time efficiently
    • b. Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
    • c. Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
• Virtual Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Platform in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills
  • Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks
  • Participate in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction
    • a. Participate in required Professional Learning that leads to virtual teaching endorsement
  • Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner
• General Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
    • Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
    • Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
    • Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
    • Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
    • Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records
    • Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
  • Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
    • Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
    • Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
    • Is punctual
    • Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
    • Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly
    • Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
    • Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment
  • Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
    • Models correct use of language, oral and written
    • Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
    • Implements designated curriculum
    • Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
    • Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
  • Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order
    • Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
    • Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings
• Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, and so on).
• Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s), and provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals.
• Performs other duties as required by the district, the school, or student need.

Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be…