2nd Grade Teacher

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

About The Position

The 2nd Grade Teacher plans and presents innovative, developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that support students’ academic abilities. The teacher plans a program of study responsive to students’ needs, interests, and abilities and may teach multiple disciplines. The role creates a classroom environment suited to students’ maturity and interests and guides learning toward established curriculum goals through clear lesson objectives and varied instructional techniques and media. The teacher assesses student achievement, grades work, maintains required records, and provides progress reports. The position works with students needing additional attention, reports suspected disabilities to District specialists, and supports student safety and conduct. It also involves communication with parents, supervision of teaching assistants or volunteers, classroom supply management, participation in school programs and staff activities, and use of classroom and office equipment. Remedial assistance may be provided during or after regular school hours. This is a full-time, exempt position with a 190-day work agreement. Salary and work year are established by the district. The job description notes physical activities including standing for extended periods, writing on a chalkboard, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 12 to 20 pounds. A valid South Carolina teaching certificate, or eligibility for one in the appropriate certified area, is required; experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Requirements

Valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for a South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area.
Ability to plan and present developmentally appropriate instruction and lesson plans, and to teach the assigned subject area(s).
Ability to communicate effectively with students, assistants, parents, colleagues, and others, including giving instruction and preparing records, reports, teaching materials, and correspondence.
Ability to assess student progress, maintain records, and use computers and modern office equipment.
Ability to establish positive relationships, supervise and support students, and exercise independent judgment and initiative.
Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including extended standing, chalkboard writing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and handling objects weighing 12 to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

Plan a program of study that meets students’ needs, interests, and abilities; teach multiple disciplines if assigned.
Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Plan and prepare lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.
Establish and communicate lesson, unit, and project objectives, and guide learning toward curriculum goals.
Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to the location and students’ needs and capabilities.
Grade student work, maintain accurate score and grade records, assess student accomplishments, and provide progress reports as required.
Report suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialists as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and current records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Implement school policies and rules governing student conduct; establish reasonable classroom procedures and maintain order fairly.
Monitor student activities and behavior to support safety and well-being.
Assist individual students who need special attention.
Supervise teaching assistants and/or volunteers.
Maintain positive relationships with parents; schedule and conduct conferences, facilitate parent education workshops, and conduct home visits as necessary.
Maintain classroom supply and equipment inventories and prepare requisitions as needed.
Coordinate or participate in special programs, projects, or events; advise student organizations, staff, or committees as appropriate.
Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees as required, and participate in in-service training and continuing education as required.
Arrange for substitute instructors as needed.
Operate computers, printers, copiers, laminating and fax machines, audiovisual equipment, tape players, and curriculum-specific equipment or instruments.
Provide scheduled remedial assistance during or after regular school hours as needed.
Maintain a clean and orderly classroom and perform related duties as required.