Middle School Teacher Jobs in Georgia
Middle School Teacher jobs in Georgia are concentrated in public school districts, charter networks, and private academies, with steady demand from entry-level candidates through department leads and instructional coaches. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta anchor the largest hiring volumes, and well-established employers such as Atlanta Public Schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools, and Fulton County Schools post consistently throughout the year. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia right now are math, science, and special education. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary
The Georgia Department of Education – Division of State Schools is recruiting for the position of Middle School Resource/Adapted Teacher to support American Sign Language (ASL) and a prospective content at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD). The Teacher will work under the direction of the Principal and provide technical assistance for the full implementation of the Division of State Schools’ adopted curricula and monitoring of the American Sign Language program with an emphasis on ASL and content in response to intervention needed for students’ success. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Description of Duties
- Provides comprehensive standards based instruction to students who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Responsibilities include assessing and documenting students' communication skills, reading/math skills, independent living skills, and educational/behavioral development
- Identifying appropriate individualized educational goals
- Developing and implementing instructional lesson plans
- Maintaining documentation of student progress
- Utilizing appropriate instructional techniques based on individual student needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess or be eligible to obtain Georgia Teacher Certification in the area of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
- Possesses or is eligible to obtain Georgia Teacher Certification in the grade or content area of the prospective position
- Three years of experience teaching deaf/hard of hearing students
- ASL proficiency at 3+ or above as measured by the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI)
Salary/Benefits
Paid on the Georgia Teacher Salary Schedule based on teaching certificate and creditable years of experience. This is a 10-month position paid on a 12-month basis. Benefit options include life, disability, dental and health insurance; annual/sick leave; and Teachers' Retirement or Employees' Retirement.
State Application
IMPORTANT NOTE: Email the completed state application to aasdrecruiter@doe.k12.ga.us with your resume and a valid teaching certificate, if applicable. Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on your application status. It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. In accordance with Public Law 99-603, also known as the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Department of Education employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All persons hired by the Georgia Department of Education are required to verify identity and employment eligibility and must agree to undergo a criminal background investigation.
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Job Summary
The Georgia Department of Education – Division of State Schools is recruiting for the position of Middle School Resource/Adapted Teacher to support American Sign Language (ASL) and a prospective content at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD). The Teacher will work under the direction of the Principal and provide technical assistance for the full implementation of the Division of State Schools’ adopted curricula and monitoring of the American Sign Language program with an emphasis on ASL and content in response to intervention needed for students’ success. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Description of Duties
- Provides comprehensive standards based instruction to students who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Responsibilities include assessing and documenting students' communication skills, reading/math skills, independent living skills, and educational/behavioral development
- Identifying appropriate individualized educational goals
- Developing and implementing instructional lesson plans
- Maintaining documentation of student progress
- Utilizing appropriate instructional techniques based on individual student needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess or be eligible to obtain Georgia Teacher Certification in the area of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
- Possesses or is eligible to obtain Georgia Teacher Certification in the grade or content area of the prospective position
- Three years of experience teaching deaf/hard of hearing students
- ASL proficiency at 3+ or above as measured by the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI)
Salary/Benefits
Paid on the Georgia Teacher Salary Schedule based on teaching certificate and creditable years of experience. This is a 10-month position paid on a 12-month basis. Benefit options include life, disability, dental and health insurance; annual/sick leave; and Teachers' Retirement or Employees' Retirement.
State Application
IMPORTANT NOTE: Email the completed state application to aasdrecruiter@doe.k12.ga.us with your resume and a valid teaching certificate, if applicable. Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on your application status. It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. In accordance with Public Law 99-603, also known as the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Department of Education employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All persons hired by the Georgia Department of Education are required to verify identity and employment eligibility and must agree to undergo a criminal background investigation.
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The qualifications that appear most often in middle school teacher jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia Educator Certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
- Bachelor's degree in education or a subject-area field relevant to middle grades
- Completion of a Georgia-approved educator preparation program or equivalent out-of-state program
- Passing scores on required Georgia assessments such as the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators
- Experience with differentiated instruction and classroom management in grades six through eight
- Familiarity with Georgia Standards of Excellence and state curriculum frameworks
Middle School Teacher Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a middle school teacher in Georgia?
You earn a Georgia Educator Certificate through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, which requires completing an approved educator preparation program, holding at least a bachelor's degree, and passing the relevant Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators exams for your content area. Candidates who hold an out-of-state teaching license can apply for a comparable Georgia certificate through the Commission's reciprocity process. Middle grades certification covers grades four through eight and is tied to a specific content endorsement.
Which companies hire middle school teachers in Georgia?
Companies currently hiring middle school teachers in Georgia include Georgia Cyber Academy, North Cobb Christian School, and Clayton County Public Schools, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's mix of large urban districts, suburban county systems, and growing charter networks means openings appear across very different employer types throughout the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most middle school teacher jobs?
Atlanta, Kennesaw, and Fairburn consistently post the highest number of middle school teacher openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it anchors the state's largest district clusters, while Savannah and Augusta reflect the substantial public school systems serving Georgia's second- and third-largest metro populations, each supported by well-funded county school systems with regular hiring cycles.
Are there remote middle school teacher jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Middle school teaching is fundamentally an in-person role, so the vast majority of Georgia openings require on-site work. About 40% of middle school teacher openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in virtual charter schools or online supplemental instruction programs rather than traditional district classrooms.
How can I get hired as a middle school teacher in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a paraprofessional or student teacher placement through a large Georgia district while completing your educator preparation program. Atlanta Public Schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools, and DeKalb County School District all run structured clinical residency partnerships with Georgia universities that place candidates in classrooms before licensure is finalized. Earning your Georgia Educator Certificate in a high-need subject such as math, science, or special education significantly improves hiring odds in districts that post critical-shortage designations each year.
Where can I find and apply to middle school teacher jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to middle school teacher jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Georgia districts and schools. Search the listings, find roles that match your certification area and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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