Henry County Schools·Locust Grove, Georgia
The primary duties involve planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lesson plans and instructional materials while actively instructing and monitoring students in the classroom. Responsibilities also include managing student behavior, providing meaningful feedback, and maintaining accurate records of student progress and development.
Classroom Teacher Division: School-Level Reports To: Principal or Designee FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Teacher Work Days: 190
1. Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. 2. Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that are in accordance with established guidelines. 3. Instruct and monitor students. 4. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. 5. Manage student behavior inside and outside the classroom according to established guidelines. 6. Provide appropriate and meaningful feedback on student work. 7. Observe and assess student performance and development. 8. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development. 9. Assign and grade classwork, homework, assessments, and assignments. 10. Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings. 11. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
1. Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet the district's professional qualifications. 2. Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community. 3. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. 4. Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. 5. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. 6. Ability to be present at the physical worksite. 7. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. 8. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. 9. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations. 10. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
Candidates must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet district qualifications, demonstrating exceptional integrity and commitment to professional ethics. Essential physical requirements include the ability to stand, walk, sit for prolonged periods, and perform routine physical activities like bending and lifting up to 50 pounds while ensuring consistent student supervision.
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.
