Teacher - Freshman Seminar

The Bibb County School District is now accepting applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Candidates must be certified in, or eligible for certification in a 9-12 content area.  Bibb County is a Strategic Waiver District.  Alternative Certification routes are available to individuals with a degree from an accredited institution.

Job Summary

The Freshmen Seminar instructor will focus on successful strategies to assist with transitions to high school, as well as preparation for college and career readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. The instructor creates an environment and routines to assist students in the transition from middle to high school.
2. The instructor will provide student-centered academic advising to students, with an emphasis on services for first-year high school students.
3. The instructor will serve as an advisor and monitor the academic progress and success of approximately 125 students each academic year.
4. The instructor will assist in the development of students individual graduation plans appropriate for their stated educational goals and guide their career exploration process.
5. The instructor will assist with planning and implementation of initiatives including but not limited to orientation, advisement workshops, advising materials and outreach activities.
6. The instructor will model high assessments of achievement and growth mindset for all students.
7. The instructor will schedule and attend college and career visits twice a year with students.
8. The instructor will communicate with students and parents/guardians about students’ academic progress and educational plans.
9. The instructor will assist students with setting and achieving ambitious/realistic GPA and ACT/SAT goals.
10. Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
2. Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with students, parents, school and system employee and the general public.
3. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, students, community groups and others required.
4. Must have strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.

Education, Training, and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

1. 190 day work year.
2. Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Adopted Salary Schedule and position supplement(s).
3. Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers’ Retirement System.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete an online application.
2. Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position.
3. Submit a resume and cover letter.
4. Incomplete applications may not be considered. 

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.  Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly.  No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

 BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of  physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.