Fifth Grade Teacher

Beaufort County School District

Job Location:

Hilton Head, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Certified - Elementary School/FIFTH GRADE - ELE

Date Posted:
10/17/2025

Location:
HILTON HEAD SCA
(High-Needs School)

POSITION PURPOSE: To create and maintain a positive stimulating environment for students to promote a culture of learning. Establish clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Prepare administer and evaluate tests and classroom assignments following curriculum guidelines. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic difficulties or special academic interests

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe question and investigate.
Provide developmentally and academically appropriate opportunities that encourage curiosity exploration and problem-solving with flexibility for meeting individual student needs.
Plan create and implement a dynamic classroom environment conductive to learning and relevant to the physical social and emotional development of students.
Select materials and equipment appropriate for the instructional program.
Model appropriate activities and positive behavior management techniques through daily contact with students and classroom staff.
Collaborate with other staff in developing plans and sharing best practices to provide comprehensive services to the students and families being served.
Assist in ensuring parent involvement and/or awareness in program planning through open communications parent meetings conferences and parent newsletters.
Advocate for parents in accessing resources and support services as needed.
Ensure compliance with required federal state district and school policies regarding documentation and record keeping responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid South Carolina teaching or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired.
Must be Highly Qualified in the content area or be able to become Highly Qualified within 60 days from being hired.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have completed a program of study in education from an accredited college or university.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made while performing this job the staff member shall:

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
Sit stand and walk for required periods of time.
Speak and hear.
Use close vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
Communicate effectively in English using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools technology equipment computers and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior speech and dress in a neat clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Follow all District policies work procedures and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
As an employee of Beaufort County School District I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Principal

DAYS PER YEAR: 190

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Certified

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an Certified application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

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THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type:Certified - Elementary School/FIFTH GRADE - ELEDate Posted:10/17/2025Location:HILTON HEAD SCA(High-Needs School)POSITION PURPOSE: To create and maintain a positive stimulating environment for students to promote a culture of learning. Establish clear objectives for all lessons units an...