Openings as of 5/16/2025
Social Studies Teacher Dublin High School 2025-2026 School Year
Special Education Teacher Dublin Middle School
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes, addressing students' specific needs, and providing a safe and optimal learning environment
Essential Functions
- Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning
- Assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students
- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans
- Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services
- Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
- Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone
Travel Requirements
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
- Ability to organize and coordinate work
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments
Qualifications Profile
- Georgia PSC Certification as a Special Education Teacher
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment
- Masters Degree in Special Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level (preferred)
FLSA Status: Exempt Placement on the DCS Salary Scale based on certification level and experience
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments Certification/License:
Paraprofessional Hillcrest Elementary School
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
Additional Duties:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
190 day work calendar Pay based on experience and college hours Contact: Dr. Sherrell Edmond, Principal sherrell.edmond@dcsirish.com
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Dublin City Schools Substitute Teaching Application Process 1. Applicants who do not hold a current GA teaching or paraprofessional certificate are required to complete the online training provided by HGRESA which includes the following procedures:
Watch a video, read articles, submit a completer form, and take a quiz. You must make a score of 100, but you can retake the quiz. The link for the self-paced training is found on the HGRESA website at hgresa.org. Search for Professional Learning and select 210, CODE, Substitute Teacher Training.
2. Complete the Dublin City School’s Substitute Application online including the following:
3. Applicants must be fingerprinted and have a clear background check in order to be placed on our Substitute List for board approval. Instructions for getting fingerprinted are on our webpage and are linked here.
4. Lastly, in order for your application to be complete, please ensure you have completed all the steps listed. For the 2023-2024 school year, the daily rate of pay for a substitute teacher is $85.
Dr. Amy Duke, Director of Human Resources amy.duke@dcsirish.com
