SY 26-27 6th - 8th SOAR Classroom Teacher (SKTCS)

SY 26-27

6th - 8th SOAR Classroom Teacher (SKTCS) Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

SUSIE KING TAYLOR CHARTER

- Savannah, Georgia This job is also posted in Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Job Details

Job ID:

5778480

Application Deadline:

Jun 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 27, 2026 Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the class.

REPORTS TO

Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE

Teacher

WORK DAYS

190

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred:

Advanced degree(s)

Experience, Skill and Certification:

Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field: Middle Grades Education (ELA and/or Social Studies), OR English, Language Arts, Literacy, Social Studies, History, Political Science, or a related field with teaching certification eligibility Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Education, Counseling, Leadership, or a related field Experience with MTSS and PBIS frameworks Experience teaching ELA, Social Studies, Study Skills, Advisory, or Intervention courses Experience facilitating SEL curriculum Experience working in a Title I school environment Position Summary The SOAR Educator serves as the facilitator of SKTCS's SOAR (Skills for Organization, Achievement, and Responsibility) program. This position is responsible for providing academic intervention, executive functioning instruction, social-emotional learning support, goal-setting opportunities, and college/career readiness experiences for middle school scholars. The SOAR Educator works closely with teachers, administrators, families, and support staff to ensure scholars develop the skills necessary to become independent learners, responsible citizens, and future-ready leaders. The ideal candidate is passionate about middle school education, relationship-building, academic growth, and helping scholars develop the habits needed for success in high school and beyond. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Academic Support & Intervention Facilitate daily SOAR classes for middle school scholars. Provide targeted intervention and enrichment based on scholar needs. Monitor scholar academic progress using classroom, benchmark, and diagnostic data. Support scholars with study skills, note-taking, organization, time management, and academic goal setting. Assist scholars in monitoring grades and developing action plans for improvement. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Deliver structured SEL lessons aligned to schoolwide goals. Foster a positive and supportive classroom culture. Teach conflict resolution, self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Collaborate with counselors, mentors, and administrators to support scholars' social-emotional development. Executive Functioning & Leadership Development Teach organizational systems and habits that support academic success. Guide scholars in setting short-term and long-term goals. Facilitate leadership activities, service-learning projects, and character development opportunities. Help scholars develop self-advocacy skills and personal responsibility. College, Career, and Future Readiness Expose scholars to college and career exploration opportunities. Facilitate lessons related to career pathways, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and future planning. Support scholars in creating academic and personal growth plans. Data Monitoring & MTSS Support Participate in MTSS meetings and collaborate with intervention teams. Maintain records of scholar participation, progress monitoring, and intervention effectiveness. Utilize attendance, behavior, and academic data to identify scholars requiring additional support. Assist with implementation of Tier I and Tier II interventions. Family & School Collaboration Communicate regularly with families regarding scholar progress and goals. Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce academic and behavioral expectations. Support schoolwide initiatives that promote scholar achievement and positive school culture. General Duties and Responsibilities 1. Teacher Duties and Responsibilities a. Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents b. Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline Is punctual Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment c. Demonstrates professional practices in teaching Models correct use of language, oral and written Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content Implements designated curriculum Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students d. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings 2. Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, and so on). 3. Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s), and provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals. 4. Performs other duties as required by the district, the school, or student need.

Terms of Employment:

Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 190 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification an allowable experience. Non-Essential Responsibilities A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if: it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup. Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition. Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered "non-essential" in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an "individual case" basis. Physical and Sensory Demands Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

CLASSROOM

Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$52,839 to $109,029 Per Year Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred.