DEKALB PREPARATORY ACADEMY, INC.·Decatur, Georgia
The teacher is responsible for instructing students through various teaching methods and preparing comprehensive lesson plans. Additionally, they must monitor student behavior, administer assessments, and coordinate with parents to review student performance.
Instructs students through lectures, discussions, visual aids and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
Administers various types of assessments (i.e. performance assessments; formal and informal assessments, etc.) to monitor student comprehension.
Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch and throughout the school to maintain order and discipline.
Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom and recording grades.
Coordinates parent/teacher conferences as needed to review student's performance, behavior and other issues.
Attends faculty meetings and training sessions
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree with at least a 2.5 GPA. Required certifications include a PSC Level 4 in Middle Grades Language Arts, passing the GACE assessments, or having out-of-state reciprocity eligibility.
Market context
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