* Position Type: ELEMENTARY TEACHER/ K-5 GRADE TEACHER
* Date Posted: 5/22/2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dual Language Immersion Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing instruction in Spanish and English to students by serving as the teacher with specific responsibility for developing students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in both English and Spanish languages; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing the instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. This position reports to the school principal as assigned.
Performance Responsibilities:
* Instructs students through lectures, discussions, visual aids, and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
* Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
* Administers various types of assessments to monitor students performance- behavior and other issues.
* Attends faculty meetings and training sessions.
* Reports in person to the school building to provide face to face instruction to students.
* Able to provide instruction simultaneously to in person and remote learners, if necessary.
* Responsive to changing school and district instructional needs.
CERTIFICATION:
Minimum of SRT4-Certification in Early Childhood Education or related field (P-5); OR passed the GACE in Early Childhood Education. Teachers must demonstrate advanced or native proficiency in Spanish and must be certified in Spanish.
* Instruct students in an in-person classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
* Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
* Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
* Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
* Administers various types of assessments to monitor student's comprehension of the material.
* Administer and/or supports state and local testing processes and policies.
* Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
* Assist students who need extra help with tutoring. Guides and counsels students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
* When in an in-person classroom environment, responsible for daily classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
* Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.
* Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
* Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
* Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula.
* Coordinates in-person conferences with parents and guardians to review student's performance, behavior and other issues.
* Attends in-person faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
* Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
* Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
* Assists with training volunteers in-person.
* Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
* Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
* Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
* Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to 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: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
* Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
* Mental Requirements: Ability to 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. Understand how to manage stress.
* Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person and various classroom learning environments.
The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. 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. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
Postings current as of 5/28/2026 3:21:24 PM CST
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