Liberty County School System Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
August 13, 2027

POSITION: Gifted Teacher (Elementary) 
LOCATION:  Gifted Center 
JOB SUMMARY:
The Dougherty County School System is seeking a Gifted teacher to join our roster of experienced, motivated, and effective teaching professionals. The teacher will be responsible for preparing and implementing engaging lessons that address the academic needs and rigor of all students, while providing a positive learning environment that encourages lifelong learners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Clear and renewable certificate in Early Childhood Education;
2. Gifted In-Field Endorsement;
3. Five years of satisfactory teaching experience;
4. Knowledge and understanding of cognitive, social and emotional characteristics and needs of gifted learners;
5. Experience in developing and implementing challenging curriculum based on state standards and curriculum;
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find appropriate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

1. Excellent communication and organizational skills;
2. Ability to relate and motivate all students in a positive manner with respect;
3. Ability to successfully integrate technology into the classroom while engaging students;
4. Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities;

5. Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and implements an enriching and challenging differentiated curriculum appropriate for gifted students;
2. Creates and maintains a positive, organized and safe learning environment in which gifted students can use their strengths, risk new areas of thought and feel challenged academically;
3. Collaborates with other gifted educators to promote instruction in higher-level thinking skills and problem solving skills;
4. Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporate best practices for gifted education;
5. Interprets and uses data for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation;
6. Performs other such duties needed or assigned by the Supervisor.
   
   
   

REPORTS TO:  Gifted Education Coordinator
SALARY RANGE:  Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Applications will be reviewed upon submission. To ensure consideration, please submit all required application materials by August 20, 2026.

 INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.

  THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

 Dougherty County School System uses Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

About Us:
The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.
Important Note:
This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.