Teacher Chorus Director (2026-2027)

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this role 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. The position involves planning a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students, potentially teaching multiple disciplines. It requires creating a classroom environment conducive to learning, planning and preparing lesson plans, and guiding the learning process towards curriculum goals with clear objectives. The role employs various instructional techniques, grades student work, maintains accurate records, and assesses student accomplishments. It also involves reporting suspected disabilities, maintaining accurate records as required by law and district policy, and assisting school administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct. The teacher is responsible for developing classroom behavior rules, maintaining order, monitoring student activities for safety and well-being, and assisting students in need of special attention. Supervision of teaching assistants and/or volunteers, maintaining positive relationships with parents through conferences and workshops, and managing classroom supplies and equipment are also key responsibilities. The role includes coordinating or participating in special programs, serving as an advisor to student organizations, attending staff meetings, and participating in staff in-service training and continuing education. Arrangements for substitute instructors and operation of various machinery and equipment are also part of the duties. Additional functions may include providing remedial assistance and maintaining a clean and orderly classroom. The position requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for one in the appropriate certified area, and experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Requirements

Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area.
Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of remaining standing for extended periods of time, writing on a chalkboard, stooping, kneeling and crouching, and some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12 to 20 pounds).
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors and lecturing / giving instruction and/or assignments to students and assistants.
Ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, curriculum materials, texts, computer manuals, etc.
Ability to enter data into a computer and prepare reports, records, teaching materials, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.
Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form.
Ability to use influence systems in classroom teaching and the supervision of assistants and students.
Ability to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Ability to comprehend and interpret received information and the ability to comprehend and implement basic office machinery functions.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give oral and written instructions; to counsel and teach students.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying ages and educational/cultural backgrounds and using the terminology applicable to the subject area(s) taught.
Ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals, to determine time.
Ability to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment and communications machinery.
Ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc.
Minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline.
Ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
Ability to hear and understand communications through a telephone.
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.

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.
May provide 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.