Certified Teacher

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Certified Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will help students achieve academic success while supporting personal growth, leadership development, and preparation for future education and career opportunities.

The role emphasizes standards-aligned instruction, a positive classroom environment, collaboration with administrators and staff, and ongoing assessment to guide student learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Current South Carolina teaching certification in the appropriate subject area or eligibility for certification.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Administrative certification preferred.
• Prior administrative or school leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Previous classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Strong classroom-management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic needs.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assess student learning and provide timely, meaningful feedback.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and instructional documentation.
• Support students in developing academic, social, and career-readiness skills.
• Promote school expectations, responsibility, teamwork, and positive behavior.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Teaching certification in SC

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Administrative certification preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and student-focused Certified Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will be committed to helping students achieve academic success while supporting their personal growth, leadership development, and preparation for future education and career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assess student learning and provide timely, meaningful feedback.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and instructional documentation.
• Support students in developing academic, social, and career-readiness skills.
• Promote school expectations, responsibility, teamwork, and positive behavior.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Current South Carolina teaching certification in the appropriate subject area or eligibility for certification.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Administrative certification preferred.
• Prior administrative or school leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Previous classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Strong classroom-management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic needs.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Administrative certification preferred.Prior administrative or school leadership experience preferred.

What We're Looking For

• Student-centered and encouraging
• Patient, dependable, and professional
• Flexible and collaborative
• Committed to student achievement and personal development
• Able to establish positive relationships while maintaining appropriate classroom expectations
• Interested in contributing to the broader educational leadership and mission of the school

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you retired from the US Army?

• Yes
• No

02

If answer to Question 1 is yes, please indicate the number of years you served in the US Army.

• Less than 5 years
• 5 to 10 years
• 10 to 20 years
• More than 20 years

03

Did you receive an honorable discharge?

• Yes
• No

04

What is the highest rank you achieved while in the US Army?

• Required Question