Teacher - Physical Education (2026-2027)

Spartanburg7•Spartanburg, SC

11h

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher - Physical Education works under limited supervision to provide instruction in assigned areas and establish classroom management practices that create an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning. The teacher plans and delivers lessons, communicates expectations and learning objectives, accommodates students’ differing needs and abilities, assesses progress, and maintains a safe and orderly learning environment. The position reports to the Principal. The teacher follows district and state curriculum requirements, maintains required records and a current South Carolina teaching certificate, communicates with families and colleagues, participates in required professional development, and follows district policies and the SC Teacher Code of Ethics. The teacher also supervises students, protects students and school resources, reports accidents and suspected abuse or neglect, and carries out reasonable duties assigned by the principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above.
Valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in the assigned teaching area.
Maintain a current teaching certificate and highly qualified status based on the guidelines cited in the posting.
Ability to plan and deliver instruction, assess student learning, manage a classroom, maintain records, and communicate effectively with people from varying educational and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to read policy and procedure materials, follow oral and written instructions, prepare reports and correspondence, and use basic office and computer equipment.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Plan and deliver daily and long-term lessons aligned with state standards, local curriculum, and individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
Establish clear lesson objectives and communicate expectations, learning purposes, and assessment requirements to students.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media appropriate to the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
Use effective classroom management to maintain an orderly, safe, developmentally appropriate environment conducive to learning.
Prepare lesson plans and provide appropriate practice, feedback, reinforcement, and opportunities for students to demonstrate learning.
Use technology to enhance student learning.
Assess student accomplishments regularly, administer appropriate assessments, maintain and interpret records and scores, and use assessment data to improve instruction.
Provide progress reports and keep parents informed of student progress; hold conferences when needed.
Diagnose learning disabilities and seek assistance from district specialists as required.
Record student attendance accurately and maintain complete, accurate student and class records as required.
Properly supervise students and take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe classroom and exercise proper care of materials and equipment.
Communicate appropriately and effectively with students, parents, staff, administrators, and the community; maintain positive relationships with families and the community.
Report reasonable suspicions of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate agency and the principal, and report accidents or injuries on the required form in a timely manner.
Follow state and local requirements, Board policies, administrative procedures, district curriculum, and the SC Teacher Code of Ethics.
Maintain a current teaching certificate and highly qualified status as described in the posting.
Participate in required and appropriate school- or system-level staff development and pursue professional development aligned with district, school, and individual priorities.
Accept supervisory guidance and assistance and work to improve professional skills.
Use district resources strategically and effectively.
Cooperate with reasonable instructions and additional assignments from the principal before, during, and after the school day.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.