Anderson School District Five
Anderson, South Carolina
TITLE: Math Teacher
LOCATION: Westside High School
SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
Valid South Carolina teaching certificate for the courses and/or grade levels assigned
Meets Highly Qualified requirements as defined by the ESEA legislation
Documented successful teaching experience, preferred
Proficiency in the use of technology
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: To teach students the content and skills as defined in the Anderson School District Five Approved Curriculum and develop proficiency in analytical thinking and problem solving, instill a love and appreciation for independent learning, and build ethical character and promote responsible citizenship.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Maintain an awareness of best practices and current research on instruction, instructional technology, and related research that enhances and improves instruction
Plan and develop effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences
Carry out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee
Have knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students in order to offer appropriate learning experiences
Use data to gauge student progress, and guide student instruction
Communicate with students, faculty, and community
Provide a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful
Advocate a professional manner and participate in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field
Provide students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards
Ability to work with others
Ability to accept individual differences among children
Good physical and mental health
Ability to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) requirements
Ability to handle unforeseen situation in accordance with policy
Ability to assist students boarding and departing from school buses Responsibilities:
Planning at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and preparing for establishing the classroom learning environment
Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher
Insure correct implementation of the students' IEP goals and objectives
Prepare instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual students IEP goals and objectives
Clarify the goals of instruction for students
Present new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty
Manage classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals
Maintain confidentiality of students; especially regarding student IEP and record information
Assist with discipline procedures for student behavior
Maintain individual records for each student
Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults
Organize instruction to provide a structured environment for learning
Keep lesson plans updated in the case of the need for a substitute
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator(s)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days. Salary to be determined by the salary schedule established by the Board of Trustees.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal.