Job Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

August 17, 2026

POSITION: Gifted English Language Arts Teacher

LOCATION: Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School

JOB SUMMARY:
The Dougherty County School System is looking for a Gifted English Language Arts Teacher at Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School. The ideal candidate will deliver differentiated instruction aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence while meeting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners. This role includes collaborating with colleagues, integrating technology, using data to guide instruction, and maintaining strong communication with parents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a clear and renewable certificate in Middle Grades Reading and Language Arts;
2. Have the Gifted In-Field Endorsement;
3. Three years of satisfactory teaching experience;
4. Experience teaching higher-level and/or gifted students;
5.Capable of developing and implementing challenging curriculum based on Georgia Standards of Excellence;
6.Have knowledge and understanding of cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics and needs of gifted learners;
7. Excellent interpersonal skills with parents and colleagues;
8. Ability to collaborate in a team environment;
9. Proficient with technology and appropriate software;
10. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Ability to design and deliver rigorous, differentiated instruction tailored to gifted learners;
2. Strong collaboration and communication skills with colleagues, students, and parents;
3. Proficiency in using data and technology to enhance instruction and support student achievement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement an enriching and challenging differentiated curriculum appropriate for gifted students;
2. Create and maintain 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. Collaborate with other gifted educators to promote instruction in higher-level thinking skills and problem-solving skills;
4. Use a variety of instructional strategies and incorporate best practices for gifted education;
5. Interpret and use data for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation;
6. Communicate with parents regarding student performance;
7. Integrate technology and other resources into the curriculum to enhance the capabilities of students;
8. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Principal

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 24, 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 the Applitrack system from Frontline 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 21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle and 3 high schools), three 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 interests 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 The 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.