FAIRFIELD
COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: TEACHER
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under limited supervision by the school
principal or his/her designee assists school administrators by
delivering thorough instruction to students according to South
Carolina Department of Education Curriculum Standards.
Maintains management of classroom at all times. Regularly
communicate with parents and relevant stakeholders regarding
students' achievement and behavior. Reports to the Principal
and/or Assistant Principal.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends all parent teacher
conferences.
Communicates effectively with parents and
leadership regarding student achievement.
Attends, participates, and contributes to
all IEP meeting when applicable.
Serves as an exemplary role model at all
times.
Ensures that various instructional
strategies are executed to encourage academic growth in diverse
learners.
Carries out all additional duties (lunch,
bus, hall, morning etc…) as directed by school
administration.
Serves as mentor or SAFE-T evaluator if
certified and requested by Principal and/or District Human
Resources or Instructional Personnel.
Attends required professional development
that is beneficial to the FCSD and its students.
Maintains teacher certifications by meeting
all certification requirements by South Carolina Department of
Education.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists school administrators, teachers and
staff with various routine and/or specialized clerical and
administrative duties as assigned, which may include the
following:
Assists assigned teachers with academic
instruction and classroom activities, focusing efforts on
either groups of students or individuals as necessary.
Sets up classrooms and laboratories for
instructional activities.
Assists in coordinating and implementing
special school / classroom projects and programs as assigned,
including but not limited to field trips.
Prepares detailed lesson plans for approved
absences.
Proctors and monitors testing activities;
administers make-up tests.
Creates Syllabi, lesson plans, rules,
expectations, and procedures for classroom/students.
Maintains records, filing materials,
organizing paperwork, typing course materials and syllabii,
etc.
Receives and fills requests for reproduction
work from faculty, staff and volunteers, including but not
limited to copying, laminating and binding; delivers products
to requesting staff.
Ensures that effective classroom management
program is in place.
Creates and maintains student discipline
records and files; prepared detention lists and parent
notifications; prepares packets for disciplinary hearings;
prepares quarterly reports for school administrators and
District Hearing Officer.
Schedules and arranges class coverage for
parent-teacher conferences and other teacher meetings as
necessary.
Prepares student academic report
packets.
Maintains records of textbook assignments;
receipts monies for lost texts; collects books at end of school
term.
Makes daily announcements over the public
address systems.
Responds to inquiries and requests for
assistance in areas of responsibility.
Operates and maintains a variety of
equipment, which may include a computer, printer, typewriter,
copier, fax machine, telephone, two-way radio, laminating
machine, calculator, binding machine, paper shredder,
audio-visual equipment, die cut machine, etc.; uses clerical,
computer and copier supplies, oral thermometer.
Interacts and communicates with a variety of
individuals and groups, including the immediate supervisor,
co-workers, other school administrators and staff, students,
parents/guardians, volunteers, and the general public.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
May perform non-related and/or specialized
duties as assigned.
Assists with new student
registration.
Collects and accounts for student fees,
fines and payments.
Assists with routine health room duties as
required; calls parents/guardians regarding student health as
necessary.
Performs duties of other clerical staff as
necessary in their absences.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Requires Bachelor's degree in grade/subject
area taught with a valid South Carolina Teaching
Certificate. Highly qualified in grade/subject area
according to No Child Left Behind Legislation. Career and
Technology Teachers will meet SCDE requirements for CATE.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements
:
Requires light work that involves walking or standing most of
the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a
recurring basis.
Data Conception
: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the
readily observable, functional, structural or compositional
characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious
standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication
: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling
people to convey or exchange information. Includes
receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors and
giving instruction and/or assignments to students.
Language Ability
: Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and
procedure manuals, curriculum materials, texts, computer
manuals, etc. Requires the ability to enter data into
computer and prepare reports, records, teaching materials,
correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling
and grammar, using all parts of speech. Must be able to
speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to
articulate information to others.
Intelligence
: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational
systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule
form. Requires the ability to use influence systems in
classroom teaching. Requires the ability to make routine
independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire
knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must
have the ability to comprehend and interpret received
information and the ability to comprehend and implement basic
office machinery functions.
Verbal Aptitude
: Requires the ability to record and deliver information,
to explain procedures, to follow and give oral and written
instructions; to counsel and teach students. Must be able
to communicate effectively and efficiently with students,
teachers and parents, and with persons of varying ages and
educational/cultural backgrounds.
Numerical Aptitude
: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to
multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals, to
determine time. Must be able to use practical
applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and
proportion.
Form/Spatial Aptitude
: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper
length, width and shape, and visually read various
information.
Motor Coordination
: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes
rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment and
communications machinery.
Manual Dexterity
: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items
including computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs,
switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot
coordination.
Color Discrimination
: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and
shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament
: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving
and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to
performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with
an emergency or tight deadline. The worker may be subject to
danger or risk to a slight degree, or to tension as a regular,
consistent part of the job.
Physical Communication
: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking:
expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words;
hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must
be able to hear and understand communications through a
telephone.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job
: Is knowledgeable in the instructional methods, policies
and procedures of Fairfield County School District pertaining
to specific duties of a professional teacher. Is
knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and
regulations pertaining to the specific duties and
responsibilities of the position. Has the ability to
comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and
related information. Is able to establish and maintain positive
relationships and work effectively with adults and
students. Is able to supervise, guide and support
students with patience and kindness. Is able to reinforce
skills taught. Is able to develop and execute lesson
plans that positively impact students. Is able to help
motivate students to participate in educational activities and
to want to learn. Is able to perform job tasks
professionally in an environment where discrimination and other
public issues are constant concerns. Has knowledge of and
is able to use modern office practices and equipment, including
computers for word processing and records management. Has
knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and
spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required
calculations. Is able to type accurately at a rate sufficient
for the successful performance of assigned duties. Is
skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as
necessary in preparing records, reports and
correspondence. Is able to read and interpret various
materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the
position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to use
independent judgment in performing routine tasks. Has the
ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and
work activities. Is able to offer assistance to fellow
employees as necessary. Knows how to maintain effective
relationships with co-workers, personnel of other departments,
parents, students and members of the public through contact and
cooperation. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and
safety precautions of the position. Knows how to react
calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has the ability to
learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job
performance and efficiency.
Quality of Work
: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising
duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial
action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas
of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication
and interaction with internal and external entities with whom
the position interacts.
Quantity of Work
: Performs described Essential Functions and related
assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce
quantity of work which consistently meets established standards
and expectations for students.
Dependability
: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with
directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures.
Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the
technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance
: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to
policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and
tardiness. Provides adequate notice to principal with
respect to all leave requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm
: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and
self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and
accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be
accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for
the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and
instruction.
Judgment
: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of
responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they
occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or
assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or
situations. Implements decisions in accordance with
prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a
minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice
where appropriate and researches issues, situations and
alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation
: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and
strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of
results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor
communications, variance with established policies or
procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations
to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and
inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others
: Shares knowledge with principal, assistant principal
and colleagues for mutual benefit. Contributes to
maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and
maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and
intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the
position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles
requests, suggestions and complaints in order to established
and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of
maintaining a positive image.
Coordination of Work
: Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance
with sound time-management methodology. Avoids
duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of
completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule
accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions
and discussions on time. Implements work activity in
accordance with priorities and estimated
schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping
: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping
standards. Ensures such standards are not
violated.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an
employment agreement or contract. Management has the
exclusive right to alter this job description at any time
without notice.