25-26 school year - Middle Level Science Teacher (6th grade)

Schools; Hemingway (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Middle Level Science Teacher to inspire and guide students in their learning journey. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive classroom environment, and utilizing various instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and the ability to motivate students to achieve their full potential. Join a supportive team that values professional development and collaboration, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and state certification required for teaching Middle Level Science.
• Ability to plan and implement engaging instructional activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instructional activities to facilitate active learning.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Maintain classroom discipline and manage student behavior.

Skills

Instructional Planning

Classroom Management

Active Learning Facilitation

Student Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification in Middle Level Science

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

Job Title : Teacher - Middle Level Science (6th grade - elementary certification accepted)

Supervisor: Reports to the Building Principal or other appropriate School Administrator

Terms of Employment: 190 days

Job Summary
Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher from an accredited college or university
• Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in Middle Level Science (also accept Secondary General Science and elementary certification - 6th grade position)
• Other professional and personal qualifications as deemed necessary for acceptable fulfillment of assigned responsibilities

Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Provide for the care and protection of school property
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress
• Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate
• Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians

Other Duties
Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator

Physical Requirements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal workplace levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal workplaces, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be conducted in work-related community settings and/or occasionally performed on study trips away from the school.

Salary scale - salary based on years of experience and degree level.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. GCSD reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

The deadline is for the convenience of the District. The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline date without notice and without final consideration of any pending applications.