Long-Term Substitute: 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Gold Hill Middle School; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Hill Middle School in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is seeking a long-term substitute 6th Grade Language Arts teacher to cover September 24 - December 18, 2026. The role supports district goals by delivering structured Language Arts instruction and tracking student progress within a rigorous curriculum.

Starting immediately, the substitute will manage lesson plans, assessments and communication with parents, ensuring a safe, engaging classroom and adherence to district policies while

Qualifications

• SC Certification as a Middle-Level Language Arts or Elementary teacher.
• Bachelor's degree in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers middle school Language Arts curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches Language Arts curriculum as assigned to the grade level, in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Communication with parents

Assessment and grading

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Gold Hill Middle School in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is seeking a long-term substitute 6th Grade Language Arts teacher to cover September 24 - December 18, 2026. The role supports district goals by delivering structured Language Arts instruction and tracking student progress within a rigorous curriculum.

Starting immediately, the substitute will manage lesson plans, assessments and communication with parents, ensuring a safe, engaging classroom and adherence to district policies while