Fulton Schools·Cobb County, Georgia
The Secondary ELA Teacher provides instruction to students, enabling them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards. They create a classroom environment that promotes active learning and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
Summary Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance StandardsEssential 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 universityCertification/Licensure Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching CertificateExperience 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
A Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university and a valid Georgia Teaching Certification in the applicable field are required. The position requires 0-1 year of classroom experience and proven communication and instructional strategies.
Market context
In Georgia, classroom teacher roles often draw steady interest because schools and child-focused programs need candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and classroom support requirements. This role is competitive for applicants who can show reliability, comfort with active supervision, and readiness to pass background checks; one year of child care experience is preferred, but not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your fit for the physical duties and prepare examples of working with children.