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Mathematics Teacher Grades (6-8)

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

$46K - $59K/yr

USA Mathematics Teacher (Grades 7-12) Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School ... Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of ...

Mathematics Teacher Grades (6-8)

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

$46K - $59K/yr

Mathematics Teacher (Grades 7-12) Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School ... Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of ...

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How much do test grader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for test grader in Georgia is $14.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.76 and $17.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by test graders, and how can they be managed effectively?

Test Graders often encounter challenges such as maintaining objectivity when evaluating subjective responses and managing large volumes of assessments within tight deadlines. Staying consistent with grading rubrics and regularly reviewing guidelines can help ensure fairness and accuracy. Additionally, effective time management and periodic breaks can prevent burnout, especially during peak grading periods. Open communication with team leads or coordinators is also valuable for clarifying ambiguous questions and sharing best practices.

What does a test grader do?

A Test Grader is responsible for evaluating and scoring students' exams, quizzes, or standardized tests according to specific guidelines and rubrics. They review answers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to instructions, often ensuring consistency and fairness in the grading process. Test Graders may work for educational institutions, testing companies, or online platforms, and sometimes provide feedback to help students improve. Their work is crucial for maintaining academic standards and assessing student learning outcomes.

What is the difference between Test Grader vs Test Proctor?

AspectTest GraderTest Proctor
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require college courseworkHigh school diploma or equivalent; sometimes additional certifications for exam supervision
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in educational settings, grading papers or exams, often in office or classroomSupervising testing environments, ensuring exam rules are followed, often in testing centers or schools
Employer & IndustrySchools, testing companies, educational institutionsEducational institutions, testing centers, certification agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles related to exam evaluation and gradingUnderstanding roles related to exam supervision and security

While both Test Graders and Test Proctors work within educational testing environments, Test Graders focus on evaluating and scoring exams, whereas Test Proctors oversee the testing process to maintain exam integrity. Their roles complement each other but serve different functions in the testing process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a test grader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Test Grader, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid educational background relevant to the subject matter. Familiarity with grading platforms, digital assessment tools, and sometimes rubrics or standardized test guidelines is typically required. Objectivity, time management, and clear written communication are essential soft skills to ensure fair and consistent evaluations. These abilities are crucial for maintaining assessment accuracy, meeting deadlines, and supporting educational standards.
What cities in Georgia are hiring for Test Grader jobs? Cities in Georgia with the most Test Grader job openings:
Infographic showing various Test Grader job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,005 per year, or $14.4 per hour.

SY 26-27 Middle Grades - Candidate Pool

Georgia Cyber Academy

Atlanta, GA โ€ข On-site

$45K - $58K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Position Type:
Middle Grades 6-8
Date Posted:
2/24/2026
Location:
Middle Grade Band
Date Available:
07/06/2026
Job Title: Middle Grades Band Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Middle Grades Band
Dept Code:
Primary Supervisor: Grade Band Principal
Secondary Supervisor: Grade Band Assistant Principal
Grade Band Served:
Location: Primarily Remote Position
Hours/Days: 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday
Salary starting at:
Job Description
The Grade Band Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. This role provides an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum along, and a data-driven and student-centered instructional model.
Responsibilities
  • Implements instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement;
  • Creates instructional resources to meet the varying needs of students;
  • Takes ownership for student's academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student's achievement;
  • Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests;
  • Analyzes student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed;
  • Participates in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth;
  • Open and available to being coached on a regular basis by administrators and instructional coaches;
  • Adapts course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;
  • Submits grades and required student work ensuring student academic honesty and integrity.
  • Collaborates with parents and colleagues to manage course goals, curriculum, and materials that enhance the learning experience;
  • Actively participates in Professional Learning Communities (or professional development)
  • Hosting live synchronous sessions that promote a positive learning environment
  • Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents on an ongoing regular basis;
  • Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support;
  • Works collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the stakeholders;
  • Responds to students, parents and colleagues in a timely manner.
  • Organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, marketing events or other extracurricular activities as required;
  • Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams;
  • Participates in committees as required.
  • Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes new-comers, and promotes a team atmosphere.
Professionalism: Be professional at all times in communications, appearance, work product, and in representing Georgia Cyber Academy in a positive manner.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree AND
  • Six (6) months of student teaching experience AND
  • Meet requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT)
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses
  • GAPSC Required Content Area Certification
  • Clearance Certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission required.
  • Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required.

Other Requirements
  • Pedagogical knowledge content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking
  • Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align those with GCA's chosen curriculum, academic supplements, and reinforcement supports
  • Extensive knowledge of foundational skills for reading and writing to build literacy skills
  • Extensive knowledge of developmental progressions for reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language standards
  • Ability to embrace change/adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
  • Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization
  • Strong technology skills and ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
  • Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlines
  • Ability to work independently typically 40+ hours per week
  • Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in all school systems, programs, and curriculum as applicable
  • Ability to communicate well with school personnel, parents, students, and cabinet office staff while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies
  • Ability to inspire teachers and school staff to meet school improvement initiatives and goals
  • Ability to display a professional attitude in working with school personnel with parents
  • Must be able to manage large volumes of paperwork and maintain adequate records
  • General knowledge of computers, computer commands, peripherals, and various operating systems.
  • Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
  • Desire to research and learn new technology skills and platforms
  • Demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to interact positively with teachers, administrators, and support staff
  • Possess knowledge of the school improvement process
  • Must be an advocate for virtual learning and believe in the mission of Georgia Cyber Academy
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws, and other pertinent laws regarding K-12 Education as they relate to applicable duties
  • Knowledge of GaDOE CCRPI
  • Proficiency using computer-based software and online resources to develop training materials
  • Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports
  • Familiarity with online learning environment
  • Experience working with diverse student populations
  • Advanced/Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Project, Visio, OneNote, and G-Suite.
  • Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to deadlines
  • Strong critical thinking, planning, and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team
  • Ability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines
  • Dependable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as required
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
  • Excellent organization skills, including ability to incorporate methods and build systems that can be used across the district
  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and self-motivation
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptive to ensure excellent student outcomes
  • Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Maintain a professional home office without distraction during 8 AM - 4 PM workday when working from home
  • Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet
  • Valid driver's license and availability of private transportation
  • Ability to travel 25% of the time as required

Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced Degree in Education or related field of study
  • Leadership degree or endorsement or similar additional certification
  • Gifted, Special Education, and/or ESOL certifications
  • APSI certification
  • Proficient/Advanced data analysis skills
  • Google Certifications
  • Experience using NWEA MAP, Illuminate DnA, WriteScore, FLVS Global, Edgenuity, Discovery Education, Bright Thinker, Writable, NEWSELA, Legends of Learning, Education Galaxy, Learning A-Z, MindPlay, USA Test Prep, IXL, BrainPOP, Edmentum Exact Path, Moby Max, iReady, Classworks, Nearpod, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Securly
  • Proficient/Advanced experience with Infinite Campus (SIS)
  • Proficient/Advanced with Canvas (LMS)
  • Working knowledge of Jigsaw Interactive (live classroom tool)
  • Proficient/Advanced in use of Zoom conferencing tool
  • Three (3) years virtual educational environment experience
  • Previous experience as a Learning facilitator , Advisor, or Teacher at Georgia Cyber Academy
  • Previous experience as an online educator
  • Previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments

Physical Abilities & Working Conditions
The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of, physical abilities and working conditions which may be required of positions in this class. Georgia Cyber Academy encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.
  • Work Schedule: This is a Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, 5 Days/Week, primarily remote position. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
  • In-Person Attendance: In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and/or testing sites will be required several times per year.
  • Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
  • Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
  • Speech: to be understood in face-to-face or virtual communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone and/or computer.
  • Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
  • Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
  • Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records.
Georgia Cyber Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Georgia Cyber Academy assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the laws of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.