Independent Contractor Science Teacher Jobs in Decatur, GA

Teacher, Biology (PT)

School:  Druid Hills High School

Reports to: Principal FLSA Status: 

Exempt Department: School-Based Structure/

Grade: E-Schedule

 Division: School-Based

 Workdays: 190

 Retirement: Teachers Retirement System

 Position Summary:   Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship. Performs work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively.

 Essential Job Duties

  Teaches grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum

  Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required

  Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents

  Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students

  Uses the internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students

  Assesses, documents, and prepares reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance

  Supervises and manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Participates in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators, as required by the supervisor

  Performs general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending any meeting as required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/training

  Directs the work of the Paraprofessional or Instructional Aide, as needed

  Maintains prompt and regular work attendance

  Special Education Teacher additional requirements:

 o Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities o Instructs students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assesses, monitors, and reports student progress and communicates with families as directed by state and federal guidance o Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities (e.g., prepares and maintains relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitates IEP meetings) o Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities.

o Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, toileting as appropriate.

 o Provides specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs.

 o Develops and implements standards-based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted. 

o Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs.

 o Develops, writes, and revises Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations.

 o Implements IEP services and ensures accommodations are provided. o Collects and analyzes student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.

 o Provides timely progress reports to parents.

 o Collaborates with general education teachers. o Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). 

o Creates a structured and supportive learning environment.

  Performs other duties as assigned.

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: o 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: o Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject-specific endorsements required.

  Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE): o Minimum education requirements based on CTAE Specializations o Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment o Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience o Industry licensure required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. 

Knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) 

Knowledge of adapted physical education and services for students with disabilities and learning differences

  Effective oral and interpersonal communication skills

  Good computer skills, including the ability to use all relevant software.

Good problem-solving skills

  Strong attention to detail

  Ability to manage and supervise students 

Ability to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for young or special needs students

  Ability to follow clear and established processes

  Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously

  Ability to develop stable working relationships internally

  Ability to exchange information with a range of internal constituents Physical Demands and Work Environment 

Frequently remains in a stationary position.

  Occasionally moves about inside an office.

  Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

  Constantly works in an indoor environment.

  Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.

  Occasionally exposed to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.