Title:  1.0 Seventh Grade Science teacher- Position begins  January of 23

Department:  School Level / Edwards Middle

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Pay Scale:  SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule

Days/Hours: 90 Days / 7.5 Hours per day

Position Requires SC Teaching Certification in Middle Level Science or Secondary Science

General Summary

Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals. 

Responsibility and Authority 

The Teacher will report to the assigned school’s Principal/Administrator.  They will have the responsibility to accomplish assigned duties within district policies, state laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations as related to the school’s purpose, classroom function, and contact with students and parents. Teachers will be expected to provide after-school time as required for assisting students, consulting with parents and any other essential out-of-school work.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Maintains an awareness of best practices and current research on instruction, instructional technology, and related research that enhances and improves instruction.
• Plans and develops effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences.
• Carries out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance.
• Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance.
• Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication.
• Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with District goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Keeps abreast of changes in District policies and students' needs and interests.
• Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Analyzes the progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Is punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct and behavior in a fair and just manner.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Participates in school or District staff development programs as assigned by the Principal/Administrator or Superintendent.
• Advocates a professional manner and participates in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Communicates with students, faculty, and community.  
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state or federal law, District policies, and administrative regulations.
• Has knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students in order to offer appropriate learning experiences.
• Uses data to gauge student progress, and guide student instruction.
• Provides a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful.
• Provides students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards.
• Possesses the ability to work with others.
• Has the ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Possesses good physical and mental health.
• Has the ability to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) requirements.
• Has the ability to handle unforeseen situation in accordance with district policy.
• Assists students boarding and departing from school buses.
• Presents a positive image of the School District of Pickens County at all times.
• Willingly performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities:

• Plans at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and preparing for establishing the classroom learning environment.
• Supervises/monitors students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher.
• Insures correct implementation of the students’ IEP goals and objectives.
• Prepares instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual students IEP goals and objectives.
• Clarifies the goals of instruction for students.
• Presents new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty.
• Manages classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals.
• Maintains confidentiality of students; especially regarding student IEP and record information.
• Assists with discipline procedures for student behavior.
• Maintains individual records for each student.
• Guides students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Organizes instruction to provide a structured environment for learning.
• Keeps lesson plans updated in the case of the need for a substitute.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator(s).

Education and Experience:

SC Teaching Certification in applicable area(s)

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.

Skills/Effort:

Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice. Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations. Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities. Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents. Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

Working Conditions:

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with some exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibility:

Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget.

Supervises students in classroom.

Supervises instructional aides and volunteers as assigned.

Disclaimer Statement:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The Teacher is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired.

The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.