12 jobs found in Sumter

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in Secondary Level Social Studies Education. Candidates with a valid Statement of Eligibility from a state-approved alternative certification program are also encouraged to apply. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area. Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. TERMS:     190 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in Elementary Education. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.   PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITIES: 1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. 2. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area. 3. Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. 4. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. 5. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students. 6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. 7. Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. 8. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. 9. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. TERMS:    190 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Valid South Carolina certificate with certification in speech pathology.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement. 2. Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of speech-language and hearing students with disabilities. 3. Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech-language and hearing disorders. 4. Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing and language disorders. 5. Provides screening to identify students with possible speech-language and hearing disorders. 6. Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet the needs of individual students and to correct existing speech-language and or hearing disorders. 7. Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy suggestions for the student’s daily activities. 8. Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate. 9. Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech-language improvement. 10. Maintains thorough, ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school provided speech-language services. 11. Maintains correct Medicaid documentation. 12. Performs all other duties as assigned. TERMS:  190 Days.  EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel. This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.  Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district. Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in Special Education for the Desired Category (Multicategorical or Learning Disabilities).   Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area. Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. TERMS:    190 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in Middle Level Math & Science or Elementary Education. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area. Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. TERMS:     190 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS: South Carolina certification as Media Specialist. Candidates eligible for alternative certification as approved by the South Carolina Department of Education will be considered.  Operates and supervises the library to which assigned. Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media materials. Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system. Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers. Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources. Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities. Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments. Arranges frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the media center patrons. Supervises media clerk in the performance of duties. Participates actively in library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state and national level. Performs all other duties as assigned. TERMS:195 days.  Salary and work year to be established by the Board. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires South Carolina Teaching Credentials and a Master’s degree in education, supplemented by nine to twelve months of administration experience in an education environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, experience in public school education, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. JOB DUTIES : Coordinates evaluations of certified and support staff. Manages and coordinates the teacher induction, mentoring and formal evaluation processes. Assists in referring applicants for certified and support positions. Provides advice and guidance to principals and hiring supervisors on employee selection matters. Facilitates communication with applicants regarding appropriate qualifications, training, and licensure. Oversees processes for new hires and employee status changes, ensuring proper completion and distribution of related forms and reports for support staff. Administers human resource functions for the District, including employee recruitment and selection, compensation and classification, employee relations and related services. Supervises duties of assigned support staff; supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; selecting new employees; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers training, advice and assistance as needed. Assist in recruiting activities. Assist in recommending policy and procedures changes for efficiency and effectiveness. Provides advice and counsel to management regarding recruiting. Develops and conducts training to instruct managers and supervisors in human relations skills, conflict resolution, sexual harassment issues, drug awareness and human diversity issues, and various other issues pertaining to employee management. Ensures that all District staff obtain and maintain adequate certification as necessary. Provides leadership for staff orientation, development and improvement. Assists the District in its efforts to interpret to parents, the public and the media the nature of the District’s needs and goals. Assists in developing District long-range strategic plans for growth and development. Represents the District at various professional and community meetings as appropriate. Prepares and/or processes studies, reports, policies and procedures, performance evaluations, memos, correspondence, etc. Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, calculator, telephone, etc.; uses clerical, copier, computer supplies. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the Superintendent, subordinates, other District administrators and staff, school administrators and staff, Board members, State Department of Education personnel, elected officials, various councils and committees, personnel of other school districts, attorneys, parents and the general public. Attends training, seminars and conferences, and conducts research to stay abreast of legislation and trends in human resource administration. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as designated by the Superintendent.   STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Requirements : Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. 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 Communications : Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor. Language Ability : Requires ability to read a variety of professional, financial and legal reports and documentation, policy and procedure manuals, budgets, etc. Requires the ability to prepare general reports, presentation materials, correspondence, recommendations, budgets, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence. Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in managing a support staff; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information. Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational/cultural backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including budgeting, human resource management, education administration, etc. Numerical Aptitude : Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of statistics. 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 using office machinery. Manual Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Color Discrimination : Requires the ability to differentiate 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 significant stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job. Physical Communications : Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).   TERMS :                               233 days.  The Division of Personnel will establish salary and work year based upon the recommendation and approval by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Trustees.   EVALUATION :                  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in compliance with the Board’s policy on evaluation and professional personnel.   The District's administrative assignments are discretionary with the Superintendent.  In the event of any change in the District's organizational chart, reduction in force, or whenever it is deemed in the best interest of the District, the Superintendent may reassign the employee, upon notice to and consultation with the affected employee, consistent with S.C. Code Ann. 59-24-15, as amended.   DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.    SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Qualifications :  Candidates must hold a South Carolina principal’s certificate at the secondary level. A minimum of three years of successful experience in public school education. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Performance Responsibilities : Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal. Assists with the preparation of student schedules. Cooperates in conducting safety inspections and fire drill activities. Assists in evaluations and observations of all personnel within the school. Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the attendance supervisor in investigative follow-up actions. Assists in preparation of teacher and student handbooks. Aids in the scheduling of extra-curricular activities of the school. Supervises conduct within the school and oversees disciplinary procedures; keeps records of any disciplinary action. Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school. Performs such record keeping functions as the principal may direct. Interacts with students, teachers and parents in a professional and respectful manner. Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner. Supervises the school's athletic programs.  Supervises the school's facility usage.  Supervises all aspects of the school's maintenance program.  Coordinates the school's emergency preparedness response.  Prepares all disciplinary hearing packets.  Performs all other duties and responsibilities designated by the principal. TERMS:       High School Assistant Principals - 220 Days Salary and work year to be recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district. Position remains open until filled.  Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in Secondary Level Social Studies Education. Candidates with a valid Statement of Eligibility from a state-approved alternative certification program are also encouraged to apply. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area. Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. TERMS:     190 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in Secondary Mathematics. Candidates with a valid Statement of Eligibility from a state-approved alternative certification program are also encouraged to apply. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area. Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. TERMS:     190 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in Business/Marketing/Technology Education.   Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Candidates with a valid statement of eligibility from a state approved alternative teacher licensure program are encouraged to apply. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area. Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. TERMS:    190 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in Agriculture Education. Candidates with a valid Statement of Eligibility from a state-approved alternative certification program are also encouraged to apply. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area. Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. TERMS:     190 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.