DEKALB PREPARATORY ACADEMY, INC.·Decatur, Georgia
The teacher will instruct students based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and develop lesson plans to improve student achievement. They will also collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators while maintaining student data and conducting IEP meetings.
The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Instruct students based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); assesses and monitors student progress
Develops lesson plans; identifies instructional materials; assesses equipment needs to augment instruction; maintains student data; utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to improve student achievement in a general curriculum; and promotes positive student behavior.
Schedules and prepares relevant paperwork; and conducts IEP meetings.
Consults and collaborates with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals regarding students’ educational programming.
Participates in departmental meetings and professional learning activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 2 years of certified teaching experience. A valid Georgia teaching certificate or the ability to obtain one is required, along with the ability to pass a criminal background check.
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.