Teacher - Grade 3 North Elementary School

Teacher – Grade 3 (2026‑2027) – North Hartsville Elementary School

Education and Experience: Education and experience as required by state certification authorities

Knowledge: Knowledge of district policies, procedures, and activities relevant to the position; methods for developing lesson plans and materials; classroom activities that stimulate learning; records, forms, and reports preparation; maintenance of equipment and supplies; counseling methods for student academic and adjustment problems; materials and information preparation for instructional activities.

Skills/Effort: Ability to provide instruction, supervise, operate office equipment, prepare lesson plans, tests, identify student problems, recommend remedial action, communicate with students, parents, and staff.

Classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires the ability to work under stress-related duties. Physical demands limited to lifting/moving items up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel. Requires operation of standard office equipment.

• Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget.
• Supervises students in classroom.
• Supervises instructional aides and volunteers as assigned.

Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

• Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with district goals.
• Keeps abreast of changes and district policies and students’ needs and interests.
• Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates them to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that best meet stated objectives.
• Assesses student accomplishments and provides progress reports regularly.
• Analyzes progress of individual students and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Collaborates with staff in planning instructional goals and methods.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher aides and volunteers and evaluates their performance.
• Provides plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance.
• Engages parents through communication and home visits.
• Provides availability to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law.
• Takes precautions to protect students and care for property and equipment.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, regulations, and board policies.
• Is punctual and responsible in performing duties.
• Assists administration in implementing all policies governing student life.
• Engages in professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and advanced coursework.
• Participates in district staff development programs.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as requested.
• Uses sick or personal leave responsibly.
• Follows procedures in the chain of command as per board policies.
• Presents a positive image of the Darlington County School District at all times.

Performs other related duties as required.