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Sumter School District

Social Studies - Lakewood High

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What they do

A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.

$61,156 / year median in South Carolina

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Job Description

JobID:
2951
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Social Studies -
History Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Lakewood High School Sumter School District
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or above. Must have valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in Secondary Level Social Studies Education. Candidates with a valid Statement of Eligibility from a state-approved alternative certification program are also encouraged to apply. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. 2. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area. 3. Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. 4. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. 5. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students. 6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. 7. Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. 8. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. 9. 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 provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER.