English Language Arts Teacher

• Position Type:
    Middle School Teaching
  
  
• Date Posted:
    3/14/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Various Locations (Middle)
  
    
  
  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
   March 19, 2025
  
  POSITION:  English Language Arts Teacher (ELA) 
  
  LOCATION (S):
  • Albany Middle School
  • Radium Springs Middle School 
  • Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School 
  JOB SUMMARY:

The Dougherty County School System is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher to join our roster of experienced, motivated, and effective teaching professionals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for literature, writing, and language arts education, with the ability to inspire and engage students in the study of English language and literature. This position offers the opportunity to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment where students can develop critical thinking, communication skills, and a love for reading and writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a related field is required;
2. Valid Georgia Teacher certification or Charter Waiver Eligible;
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find appropriate

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

1. Excellent communication and organizational skills; 
2. Ability to relate to and motivate all students in a positive manner with respect;
3. Ability to effectively navigate and utilize a wide range of educational and career-related technology tools, software applications, and digital platforms while engaging students; 
4. Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance;
2. Completes all records and reports on time and with accuracy;
3. Be present, organized, and enthusiastically committed to the success of all students;
4. Develops and implements engaging and rigorous lesson plans that align with ELA curriculum standards and educational objectives;
5. Selects and adapts appropriate texts, resources, and instructional materials to support student learning and foster a deeper understanding of literature and language;
6. Incorporates a variety of instructional strategies, such as discussion, analysis, writing assignments, and multimedia presentations, to enhance student comprehension and appreciation of English language arts;
7. Teaches the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing, to help students improve their writing fluency, coherence, and effectiveness;
8. Provides constructive feedback and opportunities for revision to help students refine their writing craft and develop their voice as writers;
9. Assesses student learning and achievement through a variety of formative and summative assessments, including essays, projects, presentations, quizzes, and exams;
10. Usees assessment data to inform instructional planning, differentiate instruction, and provide targeted support for students with diverse learning needs;
11. Monitors student progress and academic growth, communicates regularly with students and parents about student performance, and collaborates with colleagues to support student success;
12. Implements effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning atmosphere and address behavioral issues constructively;
13. Collaborates with colleagues to share best practices, resources, and instructional strategies for enhancing ELA instruction;
14. Participates in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, research, and pedagogical approaches in ELA education;
15. Supervises or assists in the supervision of school activities as assigned;
16. Performs related duties as assigned as circumstances require;
17. Maintains satisfactory performance on the system Evaluation Instrument;
18. Performs other such duties needed or assigned by the Principal/Supervisor.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

1. Ability to lift and carry teaching materials, books, or small classroom equipment (typically up to 25 lbs);
2. Ability to prepare and manipulate learning materials;
3. Ability to stand and actively move around the classroom for extended periods;
4. Ability to move between classrooms, hallways, and other school areas as needed;
5. Ability to respond quickly in case of emergencies, such as evacuating students or assisting during drills;
6. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY RANGE:  Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Review of applicants will begin on March 26, 2025  and will continue until the position is filled.
   INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.    The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.     Dougherty County School System uses Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

About Us:
The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (13elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note:
This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

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