English Teacher (2026-2027 School Year

English Teacher  School Year)

Rock Hill School District Rock Hill High School - Rock Hill, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5859270

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Report To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

The High School English Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and standards-based instruction in English Language Arts, including literature, writing, grammar, and communication skills. The teacher fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a love of reading while supporting the academic and social development of all students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Teacher Salary Schedule/Full-Time/190 days

Determined by Human Resources

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional lessons aligned with state standards and district curriculum.
• Teach a variety of English courses, such as literature, composition, and language arts.
• Develop students’ reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and analytical skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including students with varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Assess and evaluate student progress through assignments, tests, essays, and projects.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and communicate progress with parents/guardians.
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Incorporate technology and instructional strategies to enhance learning.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to improve student outcomes.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-related activities.
• Uphold school policies, procedures, and expectations for student behavior.

• Exceptional knowledge of the needs of students.
• Knowledge needed to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and to speak effectively with secondary-aged students and/or employees in a school environment.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of effective and innovative instructional and student evaluation techniques.
• Strong skills in classroom management, collaboration, and differentiated instruction.
• Strong communication skills with students, staff, administration, and the public.
• Skills in understanding a child’s behavior and dynamics.
• Skilled in problem solving and patience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to students.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Application of percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.

• South Carolina certification in Secondary English.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices.
• Familiar with educational technology tools.
• Strong classroom management skills and a growth-oriented mindset.

• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
• May be required to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings.
• Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results must be provided.

• Work requires long periods of standing or walking around the classroom, especially when giving instruction, monitoring students, or…