What are the responsibilities and job description for the LMS Science Teacher 25-26 position at Pickens Middle School?
Classification Title : 1.0 Middle-Level Science
SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule
190 Days / 7.5 Hours per day
Position requires SC Certification in Middle Level or Secondary Science. This position is for the 25-26 school year and will start in July 2025.
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 :
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.
