Science Teacher - 190 Days

Lexington School District Two; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington School District Two is seeking a High School Teacher to educate students and support their development by delivering district-approved curricula. The role requires planning lessons, maintaining a productive classroom environment, and engaging with students and parents beyond class hours.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor of Arts degree and a valid South Carolina Secondary Teaching Certificate, with the ability to assess student progress and collaborate with colleagues to meet

Qualifications

• Qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts degree and a valid South Carolina Secondary Teaching Certificate.
• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as described in the job responsibilities.
• Candidates should meet the knowledge, skill, and ability requirements and any reasonable accommodations.
• Includes ability to read, analyze, and interpret materials and to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study meeting student needs, interests and abilities.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment and maintains behavior standards.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Diagnoses student learning needs and evaluates academic and social growth.
• Maintains records and prepares progress reports.
• Available to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Supervises classroom and students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree

Valid South Carolina Secondary Teaching Certificate

Job description

Lexington School District Two

Position Description

Position Title: High School Teacher

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Principal

Prepared By: Stephanie Hucks, CHRODO Date: 08/20/2026

Approved By: Stephanie Hucks, CHRODO Date: 08/20/2026

Summary

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches District approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises classroom and students.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Arts degree.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid South Carolina Secondary Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area(s).

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee from time to time may be required to lift significant amounts of weight up to and exceeding 25 lbs. Such requirements would include, but are not limited to: lifting students, some of whom are of significant weight and age, and may also include lifting items such as wheelchairs and equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.
The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

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.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.