Science Teacher; ML

Science Teacher (ML)  School Year)

Georgetown County School District, Georgetown Middle School – Georgetown, South Carolina

Starting Date: July 24, 2026

Term of Employment: 190 days

Job Summary: Planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of students; guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their potential in academic and extracurricular activities.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in the field of Science (Middle Level and/or Secondary Science)
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered if deemed appropriate by district administration

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop lesson plans and establish clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare the classroom for activities and provide a variety of learning materials and resources
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Provide for the care and protection of school property
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development, assigning and grading class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work and monitor/encourage individual student progress
• Provide guidance to students promoting educational development
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development, updating records as required by law and district policy
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and enforcing all relevant rules and procedures
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate
• Stay current with recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians

Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employees must exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer, see and read a computer screen and printed material, hear and understand speech at normal workplace levels, speak in an audible tone, and have physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds.

Work is normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be conducted in work-related community settings and may occasionally be performed on study trips away from the school.

Salary is based on years of experience and degree level as listed on your South Carolina Teaching Certification.

GCSD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.