Area 1 Elementary School_Teacher, 4th Grade (Sagamore Hills ES) 2026-2027
DeKalb County School District, Sagamore Hills, OH, United States
Area 1 Elementary School Teacher, 4th Grade (Sagamore Hills ES) 2026-2027 JobID: 21345
Position Type: Teachers/ Teacher, Grade 4
Date Posted: 4/14/2026
Location: Sagamore Hills Elementary
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Sagamore Hills Elementary School is seeking a 4th Grade Teacher, who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Salary Grade/Schedule: E
All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Title: Teacher, General Education
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 provide 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 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 the 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
Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities
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
Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities (prepares and maintains relevant paperwork and schedules, facilitates IEP meetings)
Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work‑related activities
Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, toileting as appropriate
Provides specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs
Develops and implements standards‑based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted
Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs
Develops, writes, and revises Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations
Implements IEP services and ensures accommodations are provided
Collects and analyzes student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals
Provides timely progress reports to parents
Collaborates with general education teachers
Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
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 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.
ESOL & Gifted: Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject‑specific endorsements required.
Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE): Minimum education requirements based on CTAE specializations.
Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment.
Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience.
Industry licensure required.
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Position Type: Teachers/ Teacher, Grade 4
Date Posted: 4/14/2026
Location: Sagamore Hills Elementary
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Sagamore Hills Elementary School is seeking a 4th Grade Teacher, who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Salary Grade/Schedule: E
All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Title: Teacher, General Education
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 provide 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 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 the 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
Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities
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
Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities (prepares and maintains relevant paperwork and schedules, facilitates IEP meetings)
Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work‑related activities
Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, toileting as appropriate
Provides specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs
Develops and implements standards‑based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted
Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs
Develops, writes, and revises Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations
Implements IEP services and ensures accommodations are provided
Collects and analyzes student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals
Provides timely progress reports to parents
Collaborates with general education teachers
Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
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 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.
ESOL & Gifted: Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject‑specific endorsements required.
Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE): Minimum education requirements based on CTAE specializations.
Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment.
Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience.
Industry licensure required.
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