Elementary Teacher; Pool

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching / Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-6)

Date Posted: 2/16/2026

Location:

Clarendon County School District

Date Available:

07/22/2026

Clarendon County School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE
: Teacher

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Pay Grade:
Teacher Schedule

Days of Work: 190

Under general supervision provides support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas. Develops lesson plans; delivers group and individual student instructions within established curriculum guidelines; collaborates with other teachers, professional staff and administrators in addressing parents/guardians regarding the instructional program and individual progress. Reports to the Director of Early Childhood/Elementary Education and Director of Secondary Education.

Plans and administers instructional programs and conducts classroom operations in compliance with directives from School Administration, Board of Education policy, and state and federal laws and regulations.

Responsible for the overall instruction, operation, management, and supervision of the classroom.

Demonstrates a variety of methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments, providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

Administers and develops subject specific assessments to evaluate student competency levels and/or develops individual learning plans to improve student's academic success in all courses of study.

Assess student progress in relation to learning targets, objectives, and expectations; and monitors students in a variety of education environments to provide a safe and positive learning environment.

Instructs and counsels students to enhance and improve academic performance, appropriate behavior, problem solving skills and techniques, health, and a variety of personal issues.

Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and consults a variety of community resources for the purpose of supporting the school improvement plan and improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives.

Supports and assists other classroom teachers with the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of administering an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (teachers, parents, students, administrators, District office staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction, communicating standards, and resolving issues.

Gather information and prepare a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and maintaining mandated requirements.

Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities.

Addresses and reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state law and Board policies.

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving safety concerns immediately.

Bachelor's degree in education from accredited university. Must possess a valid teaching certificate with required endorsements. Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned. At least one-year student teaching or approved internship. Masters degree preferred.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of core academic subjects assigned. General knowledge of curriculum and instructions. Knowledge in the application of classroom instruction and teaching; knowledge of techniques used in motivating students and maintaining appropriate behavior. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. Knows how to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained.

Knowledge of the concept of human growth and development and student behavioural characteristics. Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations related to job functions.

Skills/Effort:

Advanced management, organizational, human relations,…