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Openings as of 3/15/2025

Parent Liaison - Grades K-5

JobID: 97023

Position Type:
  Oth Classified Support Person/Parent Liaison


Date Posted:
  3/4/2025


Location:
  Partee Elementary


Date Available:
  07/24/2025


Job Code:  Parent Liaison - 050046		Standard Hours:  40		Department:  Grades K-5 - 101199		Empl Class:  NA
Minimum Salary:  $26,271.00/Annually		Maximum Salary:  $41,936.00/Annually		Scheduled Days:  190		Target Openings:  1
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License and Certification Qualifications: Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. College training and/or academic preparation through non-English language preferred.

Experience Qualifications: Experience in human services field, preferably with students and in a bilingual environment. Professional-level experience in another language or in a bilingual environment, work experience dealing with the public in a non-English language, work requiring the use of bilingual abilities, and work experiences dealing with families and children preferred.

Skills Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English and the predominant minority language; word processing skills in English and at least one other language; high level of bilingual ability in English and predominant minority language; and ability to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools in a positive and professional manner.

Primary Responsibilities: Provide family outreach and training activities to the parents of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students to assist them in helping their children improve their academic achievement and in becoming active participants in the education of their children.

1.        Outreach to parents of English Learner (EL) students
a.        Provide support, outreach and training to parents of English Learner students
b.        Assist with school enrollment of limited English proficient students and orient parents of EL students and their children to school
c.        Assist parents of English Learners in completing documents and other required forms
d.        Provide training to parents of English Learners on the key components of the GCPS system, including policies regarding Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) instruction and grading, information on how to interpret standardized test scores, information on attendance and disciplinary policies, etc., to assist them in becoming more engaged in their children's academic achievement.
e.        Organize and/or collaborate with others in the school and community, events for parents of EL students, including computer classes and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) classes, to assist these parents in enhancing their skills, English proficiency and actively participating in the education of their children
f.          Provide regular verbal and written communication to parents of English Learners to increase their engagement in the education of their children and encourage participation in family engagement activities
g.        Facilitate faculty and staff use of the GCPS Language Bank to ensure quality communication with parents of EL students
h.         Assist school in the translation of school documents specifically for parents of EL students regarding the education of their children
i.          Assist parents, especially those of EL and immigrant students, in accessing resources to meet their needs, in the areas of health, (including audiology and vision services, nutrition, immunization and general health), and educational resources to assist the parents in becoming engaged participants in    the education of their children

2.        Engaging parents of EL students in supplemental Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs)
a.        Engage parents of English learners in supporting the participation of their students in supplemental LIEPs
b.        Provide information on the purpose and organization of supplemental LIEPs
c.        Support school leaders, ESOL teachers, and content teachers in planning and organizing meetings and informational events to inform parents about supplemental LIEPs
d.        Assist parents with overcoming barriers to participation in supplemental LIEPs
e.        Support parents in engaging their children with supplemental LIEPs outside of the regular school day whenever possible
f.         Assist parents in supporting their children in successfully completing the academic work associated with supplemental LIEPs
g.        Follow up with parents of English Learners to help them build on the experiences their children have through supplemental LIEPs to prepare for success in the next school year or semester

3.         Support the local school with general interpretation and translation services and perform general school duties as assigned in accordance with guidance provided by ELL Programs.

4.         Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




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Openings as of 3/15/2025

Para AUT-Severe Level I - Special Education

JobID: 96721

Position Type:
  Paraprofessionals/Para AUT-Severe Level I


Date Posted:
  2/18/2025


Location:
  Partee Elementary


Date Available:
  07/24/2025


Job Code:  Para AUT-Severe Level I - 050074		Standard Hours:  40		Department:  Special Education - 101200		Empl Class:  NA
Minimum Salary:  $26,271.00/Annually		Maximum Salary:  $41,936.00/Annually		Scheduled Days:  190		Target Openings:  3
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License and Certification Qualifications: Paraprofessional Educator certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) required.

Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and passed the Praxis Parapro Assessment (prior to March 1, 2007) or the GACE Parapro Assessment required. In lieu of assessments, 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from a PSC approved college or university are required.

Experience Qualifications: Experience in a licensed child care environment preferred.

Skills Qualifications: Knowledge of child development; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; effective interpersonal skills; knowledge of office and media equipment; and ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Primary Responsibilities: Provide support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular education classroom, special education classroom, community, and assisting in implementing plans for instruction, monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time, providing information to appropriate school personnel, and attending Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings.

1.        Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (i.e. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing IEP objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.

2.        Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (i.e. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.

3.        Administer tests, homework, and make-up work for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.

4.        Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal hygiene.

5.        Assist students with disabilities with grooming, community accessibility, and other appropriate areas as assigned by teacher (i.e. feed, brush teeth, toileting, diapering, transferring to bus from wheelchairs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students with their daily needs.

7.        Confer with teachers (special education and/or regular education teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

8.        Implement and collect data under the supervision of assigned teacher and behavioral plans designed by IEP teams for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning.

9.        Monitor special education students (i.e. classroom, field trips, community skills, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

10.        Perform record keeping and support functions (i.e. data collection, student files, checking papers, attendance, daily logs, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.

11.        Provide under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (i.e. math groups, science experiments, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans.

12.        Respond to emergency situations (i.e. injured students, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and including physical de-escalation procedures with necessary training.

13.        Provide effective principles and procedures of crisis intervention.

14.      Assist with monitoring duties which may include hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and/or bus duty as assigned.
a.        Ensure appropriate student conduct during these periods.
b.        Escort students to designated activity areas.

15.        Perform other duties as assigned.      

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, have significant finger dexterity and/or reach. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to use the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




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Openings as of 3/15/2025

Speech and Language Pathologist - Special Education

JobID: 96275

Position Type:
  Teachers/Speech and Language Pathologist


Date Posted:
  2/5/2025


Location:
  Partee Elementary


Date Available:
  07/24/2025


Job Code:  Speech and Language Pathologist - 060085		Standard Hours:  20		Department:  Special Education - 101200		Empl Class:  NA
Minimum Salary:  $32,138.00/Annually		Maximum Salary:  $56,000.00/Annually		Scheduled Days:  190		Target Openings:  1
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License and Certification Qualifications: Georgia Speech-Language Pathology license and/or teaching certificate and a valid Georgia driver's license required.

Education Qualifications: Master's degree in speech language pathology required.

Experience Qualifications: Professional work experience in speech/language preferred.

Skills Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements; thorough knowledge and skills in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech/language evaluations; thorough knowledge and skills in providing speech/language therapy services; ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents regarding speech-language disorders; ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children; ability to create and deliver staff development; and ability to project and generate positive attitudes.

Primary Responsibilities: Screen, evaluate, and provide speech-language therapy for students with identified speech-language impairments.

1.        Identify students with educationally significant speech/language disorders.
a.        Participate in Response to Intervention (RTI) for students suspected of having a language disorder.
b.        Receive referrals from the Student Support Team (SST) following the RTI process (initiated by staff, parents, or student).
c.        Complete comprehensive evaluation of all referred students.

2.        Complete all needed due process paperwork associated with placement of students into speech-language therapy services and maintenance of students already identified.

3.        Provide appropriate and effective speech-language intervention to identified students in all areas of speech-language disorders such as articulation, language, fluency, and voice.

4.        Communicate effectively with other school level professionals to provide the most appropriate program for identified students.

5.        Communicate effectively with parents regarding student's disabilities and progress.

6.        Perform other duties as assigned.  

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




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Teacher AUT-Severe Level I - Special Education

JobID: 95933

Position Type:
  Teachers/Tchr AUT-Severe Level I


Date Posted:
  1/24/2025


Location:
  Partee Elementary


Date Available:
  07/24/2025


Job Code:  Tchr AUT-Severe Level I - 060157		Standard Hours:  40		Department:  Special Education - 101200		Empl Class:  NA
Minimum Salary:  $59,146.00/Annually		Maximum Salary:  $112,000.00/Annually		Scheduled Days:  190		Target Openings:  1
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License and Certification Qualifications: Meet Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university required.

Experience Qualifications: Previous teaching experience preferred.

Skills Qualifications: Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification; knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; understanding of the teaching/learning process; ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school based staff, students, parents, and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills; exemplary teaching and diagnostic assessment skills; mastery of subject area; and knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and due process.

Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for planning and providing for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district's AKS curriculum as well as providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals.

1.         Demonstrate command of school subject being taught.
a.         Provide direct instruction and/or specially designed instruction to students in special programs consistent with the district’s curriculum and Individual Education Programs (IEP).
b.         Consult with classroom teachers and/or local school administrator to develop and maintain academic as well as behavioral management programs.
c.         Participate as an active member of the regular faculty of the school, assuming school duties shared by classroom teachers.
d.        Conduct in-service programs to the faculty regarding special education, specific program areas, management techniques, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), etc.
e.        Communicate and work collaboratively with regular educators to support students with disabilities in regular classrooms.

2.        Develop and prioritize long and short-term instructional objectives based on the district's AKS curriculum.
a.        Identify specific prerequisite skills and/or knowledge necessary for students to learn the AKS.
b.        Plan instruction as needed to promote student mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge.
c.        Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.
d.        Prepare written lesson plans to support instructional objectives of the AKS for all students.
e.        Plan appropriate assessment of student learning.

3.        Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.
a.        Review resources including district core materials.
b.        Select core materials and other resources that match the AKS.
c.        Select resources that match the learner(s) needs.
d.        Select resources that reflect scientifically based research on effective instruction.

4.        Oversee assessment activities.
a.        Administer screening and diagnostic assessment instruments in a timely manner to children referred to special education and interpret evaluation results to parents and regular classroom teachers.

5.        Provide initial focus for the lesson.
a.        Communicate specific learning objectives to students in a clear manner.
b.        Link lesson content to students’ prior knowledge, background experience, and/or real-world application of content.
c.        Capture student attention through active involvement.

6.        Organize content for presentation of the lesson.
a.        Present information in a logical sequence.
b.        Organize the presentation of content into blocks or steps based on the students’ needs and the complexity of the material.
c.        Follow research-based organizational plan for content organization, such as anticipatory set, acquisition lesson, guided practice, independent practice, and summarizing.

7.        Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies and ways of providing information for students to acquire the learning.
a.        Assess students’ learning of the AKS and provide specific feedback to students and parents on a frequent basis.
b.        Provide collaborative learning opportunities.
c.        Model strategies and skills and provide multiple opportunities for distributed guided practice followed by independent practice.
d.       Explicitly teach essential content-related vocabulary.
e.       Utilize a variety of nonverbal/visual representations of content and skills.
f.        Explicitly teach students to summarize their learning.
g.      Explicitly teach skills for improving reading and writing proficiency/literacy across content areas.
h.        Access and/or build students’ background knowledge and experience.
i.        Use and teach questioning and cuing/prompting techniques.
j.        Utilize technology effectively to plan, teach, and assess.
k.       Use inquiry-based problem-solving learning strategies with students in all content areas.
l.        Teach and require students to set personal goals for improving their academic achievement.
m.      Teach students to compare and contrast knowledge, concepts, or content.

8.        Provide formative assessment that measures student progress toward AKS objective(s).
a.        Monitor students’ progress in learning through a variety of techniques on a frequent basis.
b.        Adjust instructional plans based on formative assessment results.
c.        Provide criteria that allow students to measure their own progress toward an objective(s).

9.        Provide summative assessment, which measures student achievement of objectives(s).
a.        Assess students' learning of the AKS.
b.        Provide assessments that are appropriate for the learner(s).
c.        Maintain assessment records for each student.
d.        Communicate assessment results to students.
e.       Utilize assessment results to plan for subsequent instruction.

10.       Organize the learning environment to maximize student time on task.
a.        Organize and arrange the classroom to facilitate learning.
b.        Ensure smooth transitions from one activity to another.
c.        Maintain an orderly system for housekeeping duties including attendance, passes, announcements, distributing and collecting materials, and homework assignments.

11.       Maintain behavior, which is conducive to learning.
a.        Define and communicate behavior expectations to students in a clear manner.
b.        Monitor behavior and provide appropriate feedback to students.
c.        Deal effectively with inappropriate behavior.
d.        Focus on student behavior rather than personality.
e.        Treat sensitive situations with discretion.
f.         Encourage participation from all students.
g.        Establish mutual respect between the teacher and students.
h.        Convey warmth, friendliness, and enthusiasm.

12.       Assist with the physical needs of special education students when appropriate.
a.        Assist with toileting, feeding, positioning, lifting, dressing, and other self-help skill areas as needed.
b.        Ensure safe travel of students within the school environment and on study trips as needed.
c.        Provide to support ostomy care, catheterization, and/or other medically related procedures as needed.

13.      Oversee the due process.
a.        Demonstrate a general understanding of IDEIA and state guidelines for special education and implement specific eligibility/program guidelines in accordance with the program(s) in which they are assigned.
b.        Coordinate and/or serve on eligibility and placement teams.
c.        Maintain complete records on children served according to due process and county guidelines as well as the completion of required local, state, and federal reporting forms.
d.        Inform designated school administrative personnel of program progress, issues, and/or concerns.
e.        Comply with federal, state, and district due process policies and procedures.

14.      Participate professional growth activities.
a.        Participate in professional growth and professional learning activities.
b.        Apply new knowledge and skills acquired in planning and delivery of student instruction.
c.        Demonstrate evidence of progress toward individual goals plan.

15.       Execute professional responsibilities.
a.         Use standard written expression.
b.         Use acceptable oral expression.
c.         Demonstrate punctuality to class, to assigned duties, and to other school activities.
d.        Submit records, reports, and forms accurately and in a timely manner.
e.        Provide clear plans for substitute teachers.
f.          Maintain regular attendance.
g.        Demonstrate a willingness to share ideas, methods, and materials.
h.        Cooperate with staff and support the development of activities/goals of the local school.
i.          Encourage positive home/school communications.

16.        Perform other duties as assigned.    

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




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Teacher Elementary - Grade 2

JobID: 97021

Position Type:
  Teachers/Tchr Elementary


Date Posted:
  3/4/2025


Location:
  Partee Elementary


Date Available:
  07/24/2025


Job Code:  Tchr Elementary - 060024		Standard Hours:  40		Department:  Grade 2 - 101012		Empl Class:  NA
Minimum Salary:  $59,146.00/Annually		Maximum Salary:  $112,000.00/Annually		Scheduled Days:  190		Target Openings:  1
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License and Certification Qualifications: Meets Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university required.

Experience Qualifications: Previous teaching experience preferred.

Skills Qualifications: Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification; knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; ability to understand the teaching/learning process; ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school based staff, students, parents, and community; excellent oral and written communication skills; and effective human relations skills.

Primary Responsibilities: Plan for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum and provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.

1.        Demonstrate command of school subject being taught.

2.        Develop and prioritize short and long-term instructional objectives based on district AKS curriculum.
a.        Identify specific prerequisite skills and/or knowledge necessary for students to learn the AKS.
b.        Plan instruction as needed to promote student mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge.
c.        Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.
d.        Prepare written lesson plans to support instructional objectives of the AKS for all students.
e.        Plan appropriate assessment of student learning.

3.        Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.
a.        Review resources including district core materials.
b.        Select core materials and other resources that match the AKS.
c.        Select resources that match the learner(s) needs.
d.        Select resources that reflect scientifically-based research on effective instruction.

4.        Provide initial focus for the lesson.
a.        Communicate specific learning objectives to students.
b.        Link lesson content to students’ prior knowledge, background experience, and/or real-world application of content.
c.        Capture student attention through active involvement.

5.        Organize content for presentation of the lesson.
a.        Present information in a logical sequence.
b.         Organize the presentation of content into blocks or steps based on the students’ needs and the complexity of the material.
c.         Follow research-based organizational plan for content organization, such as anticipatory set, acquisition lesson, guided practice, independent practice, and summarizing.

6.        Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies and methods of providing information for students to acquire the learning.
a.        Assess students’ learning of the AKS and provide specific feedback to students and parents.
b.        Provide collaborative learning opportunities to enhance student achievement.
c.        Provide multiple opportunities for distributed guided practice followed by independent practice.
d.        Teach essential content-related vocabulary.
e.        Utilize a variety of nonverbal/visual representations of content and skills.
f.         Teach students to summarize their learning.
g.        Teach skills for improving reading and writing proficiency/literacy across content areas.
h.        Access and/or build students’ background knowledge and experience.
i.         Utilize and teach questioning and cuing/prompting techniques.
j.         Utilize technology effectively to plan, teach, and assess.
k.        Utilize inquiry-based problem-solving learning strategies with students in all content areas.
l.        Teach and require students to set personal goals for improving their academic achievement.
m.      Teach students to compare and contrast knowledge, concepts, and content.
     
7.        Provide formative assessment that measures student progress toward AKS objectives.
a.        Monitor students’ progress in learning through a variety of techniques.
b.        Adjust instructional plans based on formative assessment results.
c.        Provide criteria that allow students to measure their own progress toward an objective.

8.        Provide summative assessment that measures student achievement of objectives.
a.        Assess students' learning of the AKS.
b.        Provide assessments that are appropriate for the learner(s).
c.        Maintain assessment records for each student.
d.        Communicate assessment results to student.
e.        Utilize assessment results to plan for subsequent instruction.

9.        Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task.
a.        Organize and arrange classroom to facilitate learning.
b.        Ensure smooth transitions from one activity to another.
c.        Maintain an orderly system for housekeeping duties including attendance, passes, announcements, distributing and collecting materials, and homework assignments.

10.      Maintain behavior that is conducive to learning.
a.        Define and communicate behavior expectations to students.
b.        Monitor behavior and provide appropriate feedback to students.
c.        Manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
d.        Focus on student behavior rather than personality.
e.        Treat sensitive situations with discretion.
f.          Encourage participation from all students.
g.        Establish mutual respect between teacher and students.
h.        Convey warmth, friendliness, and enthusiasm.

11.        Participate in professional growth and professional learning activities.
a.         Apply new knowledge and skills acquired in planning and delivery of student instruction.
b.         Demonstrate evidence of progress toward individual goals plan.

12.       Maintain professional responsibilities and act as a role model.
a.         Utilize standard written expression and acceptable oral expression.
b.         Demonstrate punctuality to class, to assigned duties, and to other school activities.
c.         Submit records, reports, and forms accurately and promptly.
d.         Provide clear plans for substitute teachers.
e.        Maintain regular attendance.
f.          Demonstrate a willingness to share ideas, methods, and materials.
g.        Cooperate with staff and support the development of activities and goals of the school.
h.        Encourage positive school and home communications.
i.         Ensure effective communication with students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning

13.        Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




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Teacher Elementary - Grade 3

JobID: 97022

Position Type:
  Teachers/Tchr Elementary


Date Posted:
  3/4/2025


Location:
  Partee Elementary


Date Available:
  07/24/2025


Job Code:  Tchr Elementary - 060024		Standard Hours:  40		Department:  Grade 3 - 101013		Empl Class:  NA
Minimum Salary:  $59,146.00/Annually		Maximum Salary:  $112,000.00/Annually		Scheduled Days:  190		Target Openings:  1
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License and Certification Qualifications: Meets Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university required.

Experience Qualifications: Previous teaching experience preferred.

Skills Qualifications: Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification; knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; ability to understand the teaching/learning process; ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school based staff, students, parents, and community; excellent oral and written communication skills; and effective human relations skills.

Primary Responsibilities: Plan for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum and provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.

1.        Demonstrate command of school subject being taught.

2.        Develop and prioritize short and long-term instructional objectives based on district AKS curriculum.
a.        Identify specific prerequisite skills and/or knowledge necessary for students to learn the AKS.
b.        Plan instruction as needed to promote student mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge.
c.        Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.
d.        Prepare written lesson plans to support instructional objectives of the AKS for all students.
e.        Plan appropriate assessment of student learning.

3.        Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.
a.        Review resources including district core materials.
b.        Select core materials and other resources that match the AKS.
c.        Select resources that match the learner(s) needs.
d.        Select resources that reflect scientifically-based research on effective instruction.

4.        Provide initial focus for the lesson.
a.        Communicate specific learning objectives to students.
b.        Link lesson content to students’ prior knowledge, background experience, and/or real-world application of content.
c.        Capture student attention through active involvement.

5.        Organize content for presentation of the lesson.
a.        Present information in a logical sequence.
b.         Organize the presentation of content into blocks or steps based on the students’ needs and the complexity of the material.
c.         Follow research-based organizational plan for content organization, such as anticipatory set, acquisition lesson, guided practice, independent practice, and summarizing.

6.        Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies and methods of providing information for students to acquire the learning.
a.        Assess students’ learning of the AKS and provide specific feedback to students and parents.
b.        Provide collaborative learning opportunities to enhance student achievement.
c.        Provide multiple opportunities for distributed guided practice followed by independent practice.
d.        Teach essential content-related vocabulary.
e.        Utilize a variety of nonverbal/visual representations of content and skills.
f.         Teach students to summarize their learning.
g.        Teach skills for improving reading and writing proficiency/literacy across content areas.
h.        Access and/or build students’ background knowledge and experience.
i.         Utilize and teach questioning and cuing/prompting techniques.
j.         Utilize technology effectively to plan, teach, and assess.
k.        Utilize inquiry-based problem-solving learning strategies with students in all content areas.
l.        Teach and require students to set personal goals for improving their academic achievement.
m.      Teach students to compare and contrast knowledge, concepts, and content.
     
7.        Provide formative assessment that measures student progress toward AKS objectives.
a.        Monitor students’ progress in learning through a variety of techniques.
b.        Adjust instructional plans based on formative assessment results.
c.        Provide criteria that allow students to measure their own progress toward an objective.

8.        Provide summative assessment that measures student achievement of objectives.
a.        Assess students' learning of the AKS.
b.        Provide assessments that are appropriate for the learner(s).
c.        Maintain assessment records for each student.
d.        Communicate assessment results to student.
e.        Utilize assessment results to plan for subsequent instruction.

9.        Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task.
a.        Organize and arrange classroom to facilitate learning.
b.        Ensure smooth transitions from one activity to another.
c.        Maintain an orderly system for housekeeping duties including attendance, passes, announcements, distributing and collecting materials, and homework assignments.

10.      Maintain behavior that is conducive to learning.
a.        Define and communicate behavior expectations to students.
b.        Monitor behavior and provide appropriate feedback to students.
c.        Manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
d.        Focus on student behavior rather than personality.
e.        Treat sensitive situations with discretion.
f.          Encourage participation from all students.
g.        Establish mutual respect between teacher and students.
h.        Convey warmth, friendliness, and enthusiasm.

11.        Participate in professional growth and professional learning activities.
a.         Apply new knowledge and skills acquired in planning and delivery of student instruction.
b.         Demonstrate evidence of progress toward individual goals plan.

12.       Maintain professional responsibilities and act as a role model.
a.         Utilize standard written expression and acceptable oral expression.
b.         Demonstrate punctuality to class, to assigned duties, and to other school activities.
c.         Submit records, reports, and forms accurately and promptly.
d.         Provide clear plans for substitute teachers.
e.        Maintain regular attendance.
f.          Demonstrate a willingness to share ideas, methods, and materials.
g.        Cooperate with staff and support the development of activities and goals of the school.
h.        Encourage positive school and home communications.
i.         Ensure effective communication with students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning

13.        Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




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