Elementary Teacher

Job Description Classification Title: Elementary Teacher 26-27 SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule 190 Days/7.5 Hours per day This position is for the 26-27 school year and requires a SC Teaching Certification in Elementary Education. General Statement of Job Responsibility and Authority The Teacher will report to the assigned school’s Principal. They will have the responsibility to accomplish assigned duties within district policies, state laws, and federal laws 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 Planning at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and preparing for establishing the classroom learning environment. Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher. Ensure correct implementation of the students’ IEP goals and objectives. Prepare instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual students IEP goals and objectives. Clarify the goals of instruction for students. Present new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty. Manage classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals. Maintain confidentiality of students; especially regarding student IEP and record information. Assist with discipline procedures for student behavior. Maintain individual records for each student. Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults. Organize instruction to provide a structured environment for learning. Keep lesson plans updated in the case of the need for a substitute. Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator(s). 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. Job Details Job ID: 5788533 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Position Type: Full‑Time Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood Classroom Teacher > Elementary Location Pickens Forest Acres Elementary School – Easley, South Carolina #J-18808-Ljbffr