Science Teacher 24-25 - Pickens

Classification Title: 1.0 Science Teacher

SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule

190 Days/7.5 Hours per day (Teaching Assignment begins January 2025)

The position requires SC Certification in Secondary Science. 

General Statement of Job

Responsibility and Authority

The Science Teacher will report to the assigned school’s Principal.  They will be responsible for accomplishing assigned duties within district policies, state laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations 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:

1. Maintain an awareness of best practices and current research on instruction, instructional technology, and related research that enhances and improves instruction
2. Plan and develop effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences
3. Carry out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee
4. Have knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students in order to offer appropriate learning experiences
5. Use data to gauge student progress, and guide student instruction
6. Communicate with students, faculty, and community   
7. Provide a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful
8. Advocate a professional manner and participate in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field
9. Provide students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards
10. Ability to work with others
11. Ability to accept individual differences among children
12. Good physical and mental health
13. Ability to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) requirements
14. Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with policy
15. Ability to assist students boarding and departing from school buses 

Responsibilities:

1. Planning at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and preparing for establishing the classroom learning environment
2. Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher
3. Insure correct implementation of  the students’ IEP goals and objectives
4. Prepare instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual students IEP goals and objectives
5. Clarify the goals of instruction for students
6. Present new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty
7. Manage classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals
8. Maintain confidentiality of  students; especially regarding student IEP and record information
9. Assist with discipline procedures for student behavior
10. Maintain individual records for each student
11. Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults
12. Organize instruction to provide a structured environment for learning
13. Keep lesson plans updated in the case of the need for a substitute
14. Perform 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.