1. LHS Science Teacher 26-27

South Carolina High School League; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Pickens County is seeking an LHS Science Teacher for the 2026-27 year at Pickens Liberty High School in Liberty, SC. This classroom position requires SC Certification in Secondary Science and a commitment to delivering high-quality instruction under the district salary schedule.

The start date is July 2026, with 190 days of service and typical duties aligned to SDPC policies. The position emphasizes planning and delivering engaging science lessons, using data to guide

Qualifications

• Requires SC Certification in Secondary Science.
• Knowledge of SDPC standards and curriculum.
• Ability to use instructional strategies to raise student achievement.
• Willingness to engage families and maintain positive communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver science instruction aligned with district standards.
• Use data to monitor student progress and tailor lessons.
• Maintain respectful, safe classroom environment.
• Communicate with students, parents and staff as needed.
• Participate in professional development and district activities.

Skills

SC Certification

Science Education

Classroom Management

Student Assessment

Job description

LHS Science Teacher 26-27

Pickens Liberty High School - Liberty, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5932137

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Classification Title: 1.0 Science26-27

SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule

190 Days/7.5 Hours per day

Position requires SC Certification in SecondaryScience.

This position is for the 26-27 school year and will start in July 2026.

General Statement of Job

Responsibility and Authority

TheScience Teacher will report to the assigned school’s Principal. They will have the responsibility to accomplish assigned duties within district policies, state laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations as related to the school’s purpose, classroom function, and contact with students and parents. Teachers will be expected to provide after-school time as required for assisting students, consulting with parents and any other essential out-of-school work

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Maintain an awareness of best practices and current research on instruction, instructional technology, and related research that enhances and improves instruction
• Plan and develop effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences
• Carry out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee
• Have knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students in order to offer appropriate learning experiences
• Use data to gauge student progress, and guide student instruction
• Communicate with students, faculty, and community
• Provide a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful
• Advocate a professional manner and participate in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field
• Provide students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to accept individual differences among children
• Good physical and mental health
• Ability to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) requirements
• Ability to handle unforeseen situation in accordance with policy
• Ability to assist students boarding and departing from school buses

Responsibilities:

• Planning at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and preparing for establishing the classroom learning environment
• Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher
• Ensure correct implementation of the students’ IEP goals and objectives
• Prepare instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual student's IEP goals and objectives
• Clarify the goals of instruction for students
• Present new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty
• Manage classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals
• Maintain confidentiality of students; especially regarding student IEP and record information
• Assist with discipline procedures for student behavior
• Maintainindividual records for each student
• Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults
• Organize instruction to provide a structured environment for learning
• Keep lesson plans updated in the case of the need for a substitute
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator(s)

All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired.

The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

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