[Hiring] High School English Teacher @Rock Hill School District

Role Description

The High School English Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and standards-based instruction in English Language Arts, including literature, writing, grammar, and communication skills. The teacher fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a love of reading while supporting the academic and social development of all students.

Qualifications

• South Carolina certification in Secondary English.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices.
• Familiar with educational technology tools.
• Strong classroom management skills and a growth-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional lessons aligned with state standards and district curriculum.
• Teach a variety of English courses, such as literature, composition, and language arts.
• Develop students’ reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and analytical skills.
• Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including students with varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Assess and evaluate student progress through assignments, tests, essays, and projects.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and communicate progress with parents/guardians.
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Incorporate technology and instructional strategies to enhance learning.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to improve student outcomes.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-related activities.
• Uphold school policies, procedures, and expectations for student behavior.

Benefits

• Teacher Salary Schedule/Full-Time/190 days
• Start Date determined by Human Resources

Working Environment

• This role will be based at the employee’s home office with the expectation of regularly reporting to school sites and central office facilities to coordinate necessary services.
• Work requires long periods of standing or walking around the classroom.
• Requires clear verbal communication and strong listening skills.
• May require projecting voice in noisy environments or large classrooms.
• Use of hands to write on boards, type, handle classroom materials, and operate technology.
• May include lifting or carrying instructional materials, textbooks, or student work (typically up to 20 lbs.).
• Must be able to read and assess student work, view computer screens, and monitor student behavior visually.
• Must be able to hear student questions and school announcements.
• Repetitive actions like typing, grading papers, writing on boards.
• Often sit for extended periods while planning lessons or grading but also stand or move frequently while teaching.
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in classrooms, often with limited temperature control in older buildings.
• Exposure to strong smells at times (e.g. markers, cleaning supplies, chalk, etc.).
• Classrooms can be noisy during group work.
• Standard school hours, but teachers often work before and after school for planning, grading, meetings, or extracurricular activities.
• Evening or weekend work is common for lesson prep, grading, parent communication, or professional development.
• Managing behavior, supporting diverse student needs, and maintaining classroom engagement.
• Breaks are limited and structured around school schedules.
• Constant interaction with students, parents, administrators, and colleagues.
• Must manage interpersonal dynamics, conflicts, and communications in a professional and respectful way.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit official transcripts, three professional references with at least one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.

Pre-Onboarding and Employment Requirements

• The district will conduct a criminal history background check.
• The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check.
• Candidates will be required to submit TB test results and complete designated employment tasks.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.