Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional and Classroom Leadership

• Provide instruction in assigned subject areas(s), which may include English, mathematics, science, social studies, reading, personal finance, electives, or other courses offered by Palmetto Excel.
• Implement established curriculum, lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning activities aligned with applicable South Carolina academic standards.
• Develop or adapt lesson plans when necessary to maintain appropriate instructional pacing and continuity.

Monitor Student Progress and Assessment

• Administer assigned formative and summative assessments.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, assignments, grades, assessments, and student progress.
• Review student performance data and adjust instruction when appropriate; provide students with timely, constructive feedback regarding their academic progress.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student education records in accordance with FERPA, sharing information only with authorized staff who have a legitimate educational need.

Support Student Engagement and Retention

• Build rapport with adult learners and foster an environment in which students feel respected, capable, and supported.
• Recognize that students may be balancing school with employment, parenting, transportation, and other responsibilities and respond appropriately while maintaining academic expectations.
• Reinforce student ownership of learning and progress toward graduation; help students understand the connection between academic achievement, diploma completion, industry-recognized credentials, employment, and post-secondary opportunities.

Collaborating with Excel School Team and School Community

• Collaborate closely with the Instructional Lead, Director, teachers, Academic Success Coaches, and other Palmetto Excel staff.
• Participate in instructional meetings, professional development, student orientation, and school activities as appropriate to the length of the assignment.
• Coordinate with Academic Success Coaches and other team members to address barriers that may interfere with student progress.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Cultural Alignment: Demonstrates Palmetto Goodwill's ACE Culture, I-CARE Values, Mission, and Vision in all actions.
• Instructional Excellence
• Student-Centered Engagement
• Classroom Management
• Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Student Advocacy and Support
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Organizational Effectiveness

ACE Culture and I-CARE Alignment

This position embodies Palmetto Goodwill's ACE Culture (Amazing Customer Experiences) and demonstrates our I-CARE values in all interactions:

• Integrity: Do the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Collaboration: Work together across teams to achieve shared goals
• Accountability: Own outcomes and take responsibility for results
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity and value diverse perspectives
• Excellence: Strive for quality in everything we do

WORK ENVIRONMENT & ADA STATEMENT

Work is usually performed in a school setting. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, stand, walk, bend, talk and/or hear, use close, distance and peripheral vision, use depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject area(s) assigned.
• Follow established curriculum while adapting instruction to students’ individual learning needs.
• Manage classroom and student engagement.
• Exhibit strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Use instructional technology, student information systems, Microsoft Office applications, and online learning platforms.
• Work effectively with adult students representing a wide range of educational backgrounds, abilities, life experiences, and career goals.

Must have:

• Current or previously held South Carolina teaching certification.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred:

• Minimum two years of successful high school or adult education teaching experience.