CAREERS
We are a DeKalb County public charter IB school serving grades Kindergarten through Fifth, located in Decatur, Georgia. International Community School was founded to bring together refugee, immigrant, and local students in a community dedicated to mutual learning. We hope you will join us for the work ahead, as we dream and discover within our community!
Employee Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 to support continued education
- Relaxed Dress-code: Jeans and ICS Spirit tee daily wear
- $500 new teacher classroom supplies
- Childcare provided on Professional Development Days (Pre-planning and Post-Planning)
- Employer-paid short term disability
Career Pathways
All employees at ICS are part of one of these career pathways, which allows you to have ownership over the direction of your career.
- Established Role-Seekers – For those who desires to continue in their current role without specialization
- Pre-Career (Americorps, Interns, Career Changers) – For those seeking support to launch a career in education or school operations
- Early Career – For those with 0-5 years who desire further experience
- Excelled Career – For those bringing 5+ years of experience, this path provides advancement and additional responsibilities while remaining in the classroom.
- Leadership Development – Aspiring professionals with 5+ years of experience seeking executive or administrative leadership positions.
- Student Support Services – Those seeking Increased education, professional development, and additional endorsement support in a specialized area of education
New Beginnings Teacher Training Program
Refugee women, many of whom have work experience and higher education in their home countries, are uniquely situated to address the teacher shortage faced in Georgia. This program, facilitated in partnership with Refugee Women’s Network seeks to overcome barriers to employment and to help each aspiring teacher meet individualized career goals.
AmeriCorps
We partner with Notre Dame Mission Corps to host a team of Americorps members serving at ICS. NDMVA is a network of volunteers serving at various sites around the country, all non-profits committed to improving access to education in immigrant and/or economically disadvantaged communities.
At ICS, AmeriCorps members serve 10-month terms as coordinators and coaches. You will gain career experience working with small groups of students in areas such as academic intervention, social and emotional learning, community engagement, and performance of school duties. Our service members are vital players in all areas of school life!
Current Job Postings
ICS is seeking qualified candidates for the listed job openings for the 2024-25 School Year!
To apply, please fill out the interest form below! You may also send a cover letter and current resume to [email protected].
The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for providing dynamic classroom instruction to students with specific learning disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities, autism, other health impairments and emotional and behavioral disorders.
SPED Paraprofessionals support the teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community. This person will need to be familiar with individual education plans (IEP) and be able to follow them.
International Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. ICS provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and employment applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other factor protected by law.
