2nd Grade Teacher (2026-2027)

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, plans and presents innovative, developmentally appropriate opportunities for students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to the development of students' academic abilities. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include planning a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students, creating a classroom environment conducive to learning, planning and preparing lesson plans, guiding the learning process, employing a variety of instructional techniques, grading student work, assessing student accomplishments, reporting suspected disabilities, maintaining accurate records, assisting the school administration in implementing policies, monitoring student activities, assisting individual students, supervising teaching assistants and/or volunteers, maintaining positive relationships with parents, maintaining inventory of classroom supplies, coordinating special programs, attending staff meetings, participating in staff in-service training, and making arrangements for substitute instructors. The role also involves operating various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, tape player, and various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments. Additional duties may include providing remedial assistance and maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.

Requirements

Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area.
Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
Knowledgeable in the methods, policies and procedures of the Florence 1 Schools pertaining to specific duties of the Teacher.
Knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge of the organization of the department and of related departments and agencies.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
Thorough knowledge of the subject area(s) assigned to teach; skill in the interpretation of subject matter to the intellectual level of students taught.
Ability to create and present innovative, effective, developmentally appropriate course and lesson plans.
Knowledge of the characteristics of the age group assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and students.
Ability to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness.
Ability to motivate students to participate in educational and extracurricular activities and to want to learn.
Ability to recognize signs of learning, physical, mental and social disabilities and take appropriate action.
Ability to provide assistance, support and/or skills development opportunities to parents as required.
Ability to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns.
Knowledge of and ability to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers.
Knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; mathematical ability to handle required calculations.
Skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence.
Ability to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
Ability to use independent judgment in performing tasks.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to offer assistance to fellow employees as necessary.
Knows how to maintain effective relationships with co-workers, personnel of other departments, parents, students and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry.
Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce a quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures.
Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.
Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.
Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.
Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations.
Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.
Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same.
Questions such as instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.
Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit.
Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees.
Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts.
Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will.
Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
Avoids duplication of effort.
Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.
Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.
Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards.
Ensures such standards are not violated.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.
Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved.
Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate.
Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being.
Assists individual students in need of special attention.
Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers.
Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary.
Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.
Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations, staffs and committees as appropriate.
Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required.
Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required.
Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed.
Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, tape player, various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments, etc.
Provides remedial assistance to individuals, small groups or entire classes of students as scheduled during or after regular school hours.
Maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
Performs related duties as required.