Science Teacher 26-27

Dacusville Middle School; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dacusville Middle School in Easley, SC seeks a qualified Science teacher for the 1.0 Middle-Level Science position under the SDPC Salary Schedule. The role requires SC Certification in Middle Level or Secondary Science and begins in December 2026, with 190 days/7.5 hours per day.

The teacher will report to the Principal and is expected to provide after-school time for assisting students, consulting with parents, and other essential out-of-school work in alignment with district policies.

Qualifications

• SC Certification in Middle Level or Secondary Science is required.
• All candidates must pass an extensive background investigation.
• Non-discrimination policy applies in communications with students, employees, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences.
• Carry out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
• Have knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students to offer appropriate learning experiences.
• Use data to gauge student progress and guide instruction.
• Communicate with students, faculty, and community.
• Provide a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful.
• Advocate a professional manner and participate in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field.
• Provide students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to accept individual differences among children.
• Maintain good physical and mental health.
• Ability to pass the CPI requirements.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with policy.
• Assist students boarding and departing from school buses.

Education

SC Certification in Middle Level or Secondary Science

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classification Title: 1.0 Middle-LevelScience

SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule

190 Days/7.5 Hours per day

Position requires SC Certification in Middle Level or SecondaryScience.

Position begins in December 2026.

General Statement of Job

Responsibility and Authority

The Science Teacher will report to the assigned school’s Principal. They will have the responsibility to accomplish assigned duties within district policies, state laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations as related to the school’s purpose, classroom function, and contact with students and parents. Teachers will be expected to provide after-school time as required for assisting students, consulting with parents and any other essential out-of-school work.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Maintain an awareness of best practices and current research on instruction, instructional technology, and related research that enhances and improves instruction
• Plan and develop effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences
• Carry out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee
• Have knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students in order to offer appropriate learning experiences
• Use data to gauge student progress, and guide student instruction
• Communicate with students, faculty, and community
• Provide a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful
• Advocate a professional manner and participate in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field
• Provide students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to accept individual differences among children
• Good physical and mental health
• Ability to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) requirements
• Ability to handle unforeseen situation in accordance with policy
• Ability to assist students boarding and departing from school buses

Responsibilities:

• Planning at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and preparing for establishing the classroom learning environment
• Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher
• Ensure correct implementation of the students’ IEP goals and objectives
• Prepare instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual student's IEP goals and objectives
• Clarify the goals of instruction for students
• Present new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty
• Manage classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals
• Maintain confidentiality of students; especially regarding student IEP and record information
• Assist with discipline procedures for student behavior
• Maintain individual records for each student
• Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults
• Organize instruction to provide a structured environment for learning
• Keep lesson plans updated in the case of the need for a substitute
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator(s)

All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired.

The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.

Pickens Dacusville Middle School - Easley, South Carolina

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

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