Science Teacher

SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or related

• Valid teaching certification from the state's Department of

• Strong knowledge of child development and educational best

• Prior teaching experience preferred, especially with elementary or high school students.

• Ability to differentiate instruction and manage a diverse

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal

• Competence in using technology for instruction and record-keeping.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOAL: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the designated.

• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conductive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.

• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of principal or superintendent.

• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups.

• Strives to implement by instruction and action the Sumter County School System's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.

• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis,

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, system policy, and administrative regulation.

• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.

• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.

• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.

• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.

• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine months Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and established by the Board.

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Approved by:_Dr. Eric Mackey

Date:

10/18/2024