2026 - 2027 - Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule (columns marked "A") Days: 190 Days Certified Teacher Application Requirements Required documents must be uploaded to Frontline. Must be eligible for South Carolina teaching certificate. Contact the South Carolina Department of Education for certification information and review the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Work-Based Certification information. Complete and submit an online application along with the required documents listed below: Letter of interest Resume Valid teaching certificate (SC or out of state) or Eligibility Letter from SCDE Confidential references posted BCSD requires a negative tuberculosis (TB) test result before employment begins. Negative TB test result - upload if available or upload a statement that you will provide at new hire orientation. Current BCSD employees - upload this statement. TB test result must be submitted at new hire orientation (no exceptions).

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision assists in ensuring that the district Vision, Mission and Goals are achieved and assists students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. Reports to the school Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 Berkeley County District Schools at all times; and Performs other related duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Education and experience as required by state certification authorities.

Knowledge

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.

Skills/Effort

Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice.

Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations. Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities. Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents. Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, district staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

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 35 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibility

Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget. Supervises students in classroom.

Supervises instructional aides and volunteers assigned.

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.

SIGNATURES:

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