Teacher - English (2026-2027) - Darlington High School

Job Title

Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Job Description

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Education and experience as required by state certification authorities

Knowledge:

• Policies, procedures, and activities of the school district
• Methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities
• Records, forms, and reports preparation and maintenance
• Maintenance of equipment, materials, and supplies
• Counseling methods for handling student academic and adjustment problems
• Materials and information for classroom instructional activities

Skills/Effort:

• Instruction to students through explanation, demonstration, and/or supervised practice
• Supervision of students and maintenance of order in classroom and instructional activities
• Operation of general office equipment
• Preparation of lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials
• Identification of student adjustment and/or academic problems, counseling, and remedial action recommendation
• Effective communication with students, parents, district staff, and other groups

Working Conditions:

Classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions

Ability to work under stress-related duties requiring constant attention and working with students

Physical demands restricted to classroom work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds

Occasional local travel required; no overnight travel

Operation of standard office equipment

Responsibility:

Classroom materials and supplies budget

Supervision of students in classroom

Supervision of instructional aides and volunteers as assigned

General

Summary:

Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with district goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils

Keeps abreast of changes and district policies and students' needs and interests

Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students

Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Analyzes progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed

Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance

Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance

Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits

Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Is punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct, and behavior in a fair and just manner

Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning

Participates in school or district staff development programs as assigned by principal or superintendent

Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by principal or superintendent

Does not abuse sick or personal leave and is absent only when it is absolutely necessary

Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures

Presents a positive image of the Darlington County School District at all times

Additional Responsibilities:

Performs other related duties as required