Area High School_ Teacher, English(Columbia HS) 2026-2027 …, Medellín

Teacher, English (Columbia HS) JobID: 21560 Date Posted: 4/29/2026 Location: Columbia High Columbia HS is seeking an English Teacher who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Salary Grade/Schedule : E Salary Schedules : Click Here Plan and deliver educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and create a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for general citizenship. Perform work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively. Essential Job Duties
- Teach grade relevant, subject‑matter specific, and mandated curriculum
- Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through in‑person and virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and provide written evidence of preparation, as required
- Communicate by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents
- Create an in‑person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Use internet and web‑based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students, assess, document, and prepare reports such as achievement progress, grades and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance, and supervise and manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Participate in student development and achievement‑related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators, as required by the supervisor
- Perform general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending any meeting as required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/training
- Direct the work of the paraprofessional or instructional aide, as needed
- Maintain prompt and regular work attendance Special Education Teacher additional requirements
- Identify educational needs and provide instruction to students with varying exceptionalities
- Instruct students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assess, monitor, and report student progress and communicate with families as directed by state and federal guidance
- Serve as the case manager for students with disabilities (prepare and maintain relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitate IEP meetings)
- Follow the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work‑related activities Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field required
- Valid Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field required Special Education
- Special education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification in service (e.g., Special Education, Adaptive curriculum, and/or Special Education General Curriculum), content certification areas and the educator's teaching assignment must align with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate ESOL & Gifted
- Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject‑specific endorsements required Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE)
- Minimum education requirements based on CTAE Specializations
- Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment
- Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience; industry licensure required The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.com.co/empleo/1athvf