Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
7/9/2026
Location:
Cherryvale Elementary School
POSITION: Elementary Science Lab Teacher
LOCATION: Cherryvale Elementary
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or above. Must have a valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in Elementary Education or appropriate Science certification. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
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Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and aligns with the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Science Standards.
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Establishes clear objectives for all laboratory and classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
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Develops and implements engaging, inquiry-based science lessons and laboratory experiences that promote scientific thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.
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Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, technology, and instructional materials appropriate for elementary science instruction.
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Differentiates instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
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Maintains a safe, organized, and effective science laboratory environment and ensures proper care, storage, and use of laboratory materials and equipment.
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Teaches and reinforces appropriate laboratory safety procedures and ensures students follow established safety expectations.
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Collaborates with classroom teachers to support and enhance science instruction and promote cross-curricular connections.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
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Strives to implement through instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
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Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Participates in faculty meetings, professional learning, and other school and district activities as assigned.
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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 provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.
