Science Teacher (2025-2026)

Richland County Schools; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a dedicated Adult Education Teacher who is passionate about fostering student growth and learning. This role involves planning and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to meet the diverse needs of adult learners. You will create a supportive classroom environment, assess student progress, and maintain positive relationships with parents and the community. Join a team committed to empowering individuals through education and making a meaningful impact in their lives. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and dedicated to student success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares lesson plans and activities for students.
• Grades work completed by students and maintains accurate records.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Student Assessment

Communication Skills

Instructional Techniques

Education

Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate

Experience in Educational Setting

Tools

Computer

Audio-Visual Equipment

Various Curriculum-Specific Equipment

Job description

Position Type: CERTIFIED/ ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

Date Posted: 4/28/2025

Location: ADULT EDUCATION

Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students.

May teach multiple disciplines as assigned.

Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.

Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved.

Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores/grades.

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate.

Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.

Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being.

Assists individual students in need of special attention.

Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers.

Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary.

Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.

Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations, staffs, and committees as appropriate.

Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required.

Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required.

Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed.

Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, tape player, various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments, etc.

May provide remedial assistance to individuals, small groups, or entire classes of students as scheduled during or after regular school hours.

Maintains a clean and orderly classroom.

Performs related duties as required.

Richland County School District One, South Carolina

Classification Description

Job Title: Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

190 days

Salary Range: $50,100.00 - $91,143.00

General Statement of Job

Under limited supervision, plans and presents innovative, developmentally appropriate opportunities for students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to the development of students' academic abilities. Reports to the assigned Principal.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area. Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• May teach multiple disciplines as assigned.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved.
• Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores/grades.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Assists individual students in need of special attention.
• Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.
• Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations, staffs, and committees as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required.
• Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required.
• Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed.
• Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, tape player, various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments, etc.

Additional Duties:

• May provide remedial assistance to individuals, small groups, or entire classes of students as scheduled during or after regular school hours.
• Maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
• Performs related duties as required.