Science Teacher (2026-2027)

TITLE: Science Teacher

LOCATION: McCants Middle School

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-2027

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate for the courses and/or grade levels assigned
• Meets Highly Qualified requirements as defined by the ESEA legislation 
• Documented successful teaching experience, preferred
• Proficiency in the use of technology

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To teach students the content and skills as defined in the Anderson School District Five Approved Curriculum and develop proficiency in analytical thinking and problem solving, instill a love and appreciation for independent learning, and build ethical character and promote responsible citizenship.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

     Essential Functions:

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

     Responsibilities:

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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days. Salary to be determined by the salary schedule established by the Board of Trustees.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal.