Teacher MS English (2026-2027)

Florence School District 1 • Florence, SC

20h • 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. May teach multiple disciplines as assigned. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area.
• Tasks involve the 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).
• Requires the 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.
• Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to workshop participants and receiving assignments and/or direction from the supervisor.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of policies and procedures, evaluation materials, professional studies, etc.
• Requires the ability to prepare training materials, handbooks, schedules, reports, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
• Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in written, oral, mathematical, schedule or diagrammatic form, to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Requires the ability to apply influence systems in teaching staff members, to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions, and to teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages, including education theory.
• Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals, and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of statistics.
• Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
• Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery; to operate motor vehicles.
• Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
• Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
• Is knowledgeable in the methods, policies and procedures of the Florence 1 Schools pertaining to specific duties of the Teacher.
• Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Has knowledge of the organization of the department and of related departments and agencies.
• Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
• Has thorough knowledge of the subject area(s) assigned to teach; has skill in the interpretation of subject matter to the intellectual level of students taught.
• Is able to create and present innovative, effective, developmentally appropriate course and lesson plans.
• Has knowledge of the characteristics of the age group assigned.
• Is able to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and students.
• Is able to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness.
• Is able to motivate students to participate in educational and extracurricular activities and to want to learn.
• Is able to recognize signs of learning, physical, mental and social disabilities and take appropriate action.
• Is able to provide assistance, support and/or skills development opportunities to parents as required.
• Is able to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns.
• Has knowledge of and is able to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers.
• Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations.
• Is skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence.
• Is able to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
• Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
• Is able to use independent judgment in performing tasks.
• Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Is able 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.
• Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry.
• Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Has the 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.
• Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.
• 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.
• Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED