What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher (2025-2026) position at Fairfield County School District?
Job Title: Teacher
Under limited supervision by the school principal or his/her designee, delivers thorough instruction to students according to South Carolina Department of Education Curriculum Standards. Maintains management of classroom at all times. Regularly communicates with parents and relevant stakeholders regarding students' achievement and behavior. Reports to the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend all parent teacher conferences.
Communicate effectively with parents and leadership regarding student achievement.
Attend, participate, and contribute to all IEP meetings when applicable.
Serves as an exemplary role model at all times.
Ensures that various instructional strategies are executed to encourage academic growth in diverse learners.
Carries out all additional duties (lunch, bus, hall, morning etc...) as directed by school administration.
Serves as mentor or SAFE-T evaluator if certified and requested by Principal and/or District Human Resources or Instructional Personnel.
Will attend required professional development that is beneficial to the FCSD and its students.
Will maintain teacher certifications by meeting all certification requirements by South Carolina Department of Education.
Essential Job Functions:
Assists school administrators, teachers and staff with various routine and/or specialized clerical and administrative duties as assigned, which may include the following:
Assists assigned teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities, focusing efforts on either groups of students or individuals as necessary.
Sets up classrooms and laboratories for instructional activities.
Assists in coordinating and implementing special school / classroom projects and programs as assigned, including but not limited to field trips.
Prepares detailed lesson plans for approved absences.
Proctors and monitors testing activities; administers make-up tests.
Copies and laminates materials as needed.
Maintains records, filing materials, organizing paperwork, typing course materials and syllabii, etc.
Receives and fills requests for reproduction work from faculty, staff and volunteers, including but not limited to copying, laminating and binding; delivers products to requesting staff.
Ensures that effective classroom management program is in place.
Copies and distributes materials as needed.
Schedules and arranges class coverage for parent-teacher conferences and other teacher meetings as necessary.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in grade/subject area taught with a valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate.
Highly qualified in grade/subject area according to No Child Left Behind Legislation.
Career and Technology Teachers will meet SCDE requirements for CATE.
Physical Requirements:
Requires light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of instructional methods, policies and procedures of Fairfield County School District pertaining to specific duties of a professional teacher.
Knowledge of laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and students.
Ability to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness.
Ability to reinforce skills taught.
Ability to develop and execute lesson plans that positively impact students.
Ability to help motivate students to participate in educational activities and to want to learn.
Ability to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns.
Has knowledge of modern office practices and equipment, including computers for word processing and records management.
Under limited supervision by the school principal or his/her designee, delivers thorough instruction to students according to South Carolina Department of Education Curriculum Standards. Maintains management of classroom at all times. Regularly communicates with parents and relevant stakeholders regarding students' achievement and behavior. Reports to the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend all parent teacher conferences.
Communicate effectively with parents and leadership regarding student achievement.
Attend, participate, and contribute to all IEP meetings when applicable.
Serves as an exemplary role model at all times.
Ensures that various instructional strategies are executed to encourage academic growth in diverse learners.
Carries out all additional duties (lunch, bus, hall, morning etc...) as directed by school administration.
Serves as mentor or SAFE-T evaluator if certified and requested by Principal and/or District Human Resources or Instructional Personnel.
Will attend required professional development that is beneficial to the FCSD and its students.
Will maintain teacher certifications by meeting all certification requirements by South Carolina Department of Education.
Essential Job Functions:
Assists school administrators, teachers and staff with various routine and/or specialized clerical and administrative duties as assigned, which may include the following:
Assists assigned teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities, focusing efforts on either groups of students or individuals as necessary.
Sets up classrooms and laboratories for instructional activities.
Assists in coordinating and implementing special school / classroom projects and programs as assigned, including but not limited to field trips.
Prepares detailed lesson plans for approved absences.
Proctors and monitors testing activities; administers make-up tests.
Copies and laminates materials as needed.
Maintains records, filing materials, organizing paperwork, typing course materials and syllabii, etc.
Receives and fills requests for reproduction work from faculty, staff and volunteers, including but not limited to copying, laminating and binding; delivers products to requesting staff.
Ensures that effective classroom management program is in place.
Copies and distributes materials as needed.
Schedules and arranges class coverage for parent-teacher conferences and other teacher meetings as necessary.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in grade/subject area taught with a valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate.
Highly qualified in grade/subject area according to No Child Left Behind Legislation.
Career and Technology Teachers will meet SCDE requirements for CATE.
Physical Requirements:
Requires light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of instructional methods, policies and procedures of Fairfield County School District pertaining to specific duties of a professional teacher.
Knowledge of laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and students.
Ability to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness.
Ability to reinforce skills taught.
Ability to develop and execute lesson plans that positively impact students.
Ability to help motivate students to participate in educational activities and to want to learn.
Ability to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns.
Has knowledge of modern office practices and equipment, including computers for word processing and records management.
