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Job Description
6-8 Science Teacher
Calhoun County Schools
Calhoun County Middle School•Edison, Georgia Job Details
Job ID:
5780228
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jun 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 30, 2026
Job Description
Job Title:
Science Teacher•Regular Education
Reports to: Principal
Education, Certification, and Experience:
Minimum•Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides Instruction:
Teaches at an appropriate instructional level; provides content development to include standards based instruction and student learning-focused content development; builds for transfer by providing initial focus, content emphasis and linking,, and lesson summaries
Assesses and encourages student progress by promoting student engagement and monitoring student progress; responds to student performance both adequate and inadequate; supports students
Manages the learning environment: Uses time efficiently, handles non-instructional tasks efficiently and uses instructional time appropriately; maintains effective physical setting for instruction; maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom by monitoring behavior and intervening when necessary
Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents and colleagues
Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning and sending written communication
Maintains confidentiality of students and student's records
Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
Complies with school, system and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities
Provides adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teacher
Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly
Complete assignments on time and in compliance with directions
Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy; some of which may occur beyond the school day
Accept a share of responsibility for extra/co-curricular activities assigned
Complies with conditions as stated in contract
Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
Implements designated curriculum
Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy; prepare instructional aides and supplemental teaching materials
Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
Maintains fair and accurate grading policies and procedure and attendance
Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order
Takes all reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, records, equipment, materials,and facilities
Assumes responsibilities prescribed by local school system and school
Collaborate with peers to use and analyze date to plan individually and cooperatively for student success and achievement
Evaluate student progress on a regular basis utilizing a variety of methods
Utilizes technology in the classroom which includes but is not limited to: interactive boards, student response systems, document cameras, record keeping systems, etc.
Familiar with the school safety manual and instructions therein to protect students and others during natural disasters and environment threats and lockdowns
Participate in professional learning opportunities and apply concept learned in the classroom to increase student learning
Effectively supervise teacher assistant or paraprofessional performance, if applicable
Channel all official business through the Principal of the school to the Superintendent and other school officials
Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated consistent with Calhoun County School System
evaluation policy.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required