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MOUNT ZION HIGH

High School Teacher - Social Studies

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/08/2026

Location: Jonesboro, GA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.

$61,584 / year median in Georgia

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

High School Teacher - Social Studies Clayton County Public Schools

MOUNT ZION HIGH

- Jonesboro, Georgia This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5821747

Application Deadline:

Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

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POSITION SUMMARY

Instructs High School students in Social Studies. May be designated according to subject matter/content specialty. Utilizes current strategies and theories to plan and implement lessons. This position reports to the Principal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture, audiovisual aids, demonstration and other materials to supplement presentations relative to specific content field. Assigns lessons and corrects homework; administers tests to evaluate students' progress, record results and issue reports to inform parents of progress. Maintains discipline in classroom. Supervises behavior outside the classroom (i.e., halls, bus, lunch/cafeteria, rest room duty). Prepares course outlines and objectives according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements. Conducts parent/teacher conferences to review student's progress, performance, and behavior problems. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops. All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree or higher required. Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred. Makes recommendations and/or decisions which usually affect the entire school. Certification by the State of Georgia in Education T-4 to T-7 and content area specialization as required by the GaPSC. Normal classroom/school setting. Must be able to stand and walk approximately seven (7) to seven and one-half (7½) hours per day. Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying; twenty (20) lbs. or less. The 2026-2027 salary scales are not yet available. The 2025-2026 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link: 2025-2026 Teacher Salary Scale

Position Type:

FULL TIME

Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required