Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction & Learning
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Develop and deliver standards-aligned lesson plans that meet South Carolina academic requirements and the charter school’s mission.
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Integrate technology, digital tools, and innovative instructional strategies to enhance learning.
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Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet diverse learning needs and promote mastery-based, project-based, or competency-based learning when applicable to the school model.
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Engage students in real-world problem-solving and 21st-century skill development.
Classroom Environment & Management
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Establish a positive, safe, and mission-aligned classroom environment.
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Implement classroom-management practices consistent with school policies and charter expectations.
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Promote character development, critical thinking, collaboration, and student ownership of learning.
Assessment & Data
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Use assessments and performance data to guide instruction and track student progress.
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Maintain accurate records including grades, attendance, learning plans, and required state data.
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Participate in state testing and school-administered assessments.
Professional Responsibilities
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Support the mission, philosophy, and instructional model of the charter school.
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Collaborate with colleagues as part of a professional learning community.
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Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
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Attend meetings, training, professional development sessions, and school events as required.
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Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
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Comply with all state and federal education laws, SCDE regulations, and charter school policies.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or School Leadership Team.
Requirements:
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
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South Carolina teaching certification or qualification under charter-school hiring flexibility (e.g., out-of-state certification, alternative certification, field expertise) consistent with S.C. Code § 59-40-50(4).
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Satisfactory completion of state and federal background checks (including FBI fingerprinting).
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Strong communication, technology, and organizational skills.
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Ability to implement the charter school’s instructional approach and support its mission.
Preferred
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South Carolina educator certification in the appropriate subject/grade level.
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Experience in charter schools, alternative education models, or innovative instructional programs.
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Experience with digital platforms, blended learning, or competency-based learning.
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Experience working with diverse student populations.
Employment Conditions
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Follows the calendar, schedule, and operational guidelines established by the charter school and its governing board.
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May require participation in extended learning time, family engagement events, or enrichment programming depending on the school model.
