Elementary Teacher, 2026-2027

POSITION: Elementary Teacher,

LOCATION: Tyger River Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS:   Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate

REPORTS TO:    Building Principal

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with district goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils.
• Keeps abreast of changes and district policies and students' needs and interests.
• Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Analyzes progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance.
• Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance.
• Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Is punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct and behavior in a fair and just manner.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning,
• Participates in school or district staff development programs as assigned by principal or superintendent.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by principal or superintendent.
• Does not abuse sick or personal leave and is absent only when it is absolutely necessary.
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
• Presents a positive image of Spartanburg District Five Schools at all times.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions.  Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students.  Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds.  Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required.  Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.  The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule (190 Days) 

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