The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

GSSM seeks an experienced professional to manage a broad set of technologies utilized in distance learning and classrooms.  Working with Accelerate, GSSM’s virtual engineering program, the Media Specialist plans, installs, maintains and supports technology assets on the GSSM campus as well as participating high schools/universities around the state.   

Accelerate is developing the next generation of creative engineers and technical leaders by offering motivated high school students from across South Carolina an innovative and accelerated path toward college engineering degrees.  The Media Specialist will work within GSSM and other Accelerate partner schools to implement and support an integrated engineering curriculum that would be taught virtually to high school students throughout South Carolina    

Responsibilities include:  Plan, deploy and support classroom technologies that advance the program.  Provide technical support and assistance to teachers, students, and remote technical staff to ensure that computer/video/audio equipment is ready and available when needed.  Help develop and maintain the course management website to include schedules, rosters, course records, and associated reporting.  Assist with capture of live classes, and pre-recorded lectures.  Develop and conduct training classes for administrators, teachers, and students as needed.  

Qualifications include:  Five or more years of relevant experience, with significant experience in secondary or higher education strongly desired.  Extensive experience with teleconferencing technologies in an educational setting required.  Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field, Master’s degree preferred.  Excellent written and oral communication skills required, as well as the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders including students, teachers, administrators and parents.   

This is a full-time (12-month) grant-funded State of S.C. position with full benefits available, to include health and retirement. Compensation is competitive based on experience, credentials and unique qualifications.

Please apply electronically. Forward a cover letter, resume and the GSSM/State of South Carolina application to GSSMPersonnel@gssm.k12.sc.us. Please include the words "Technology" in the subject line.

GSSM is looking for certified law enforcement officers to assist us in improving our security, to include rapid responses to potential threats from armed intruders. We seek an LEO who can also serve as Coordinator of Public Safety to lead a team of officers, including two additional armed officers.

GSSM is a unique and positive learning community with bright and motivated students who apply and are selected from across S.C. to attend. Disciplinary issues seldom arise, so that the role of Public Safety will focus on positively engaging students, visitors and staff.

Qualifications: Candidates must be South Carolina, Class 1 Certified Law Enforcement Officers, with professional law enforcement experience (five years minimum preferred). The successful candidate(s) will be of the highest integrity and looking for an opportunity to work as an integral member of our community, enhancing all aspects of our safety and security. The Public Safety Coordinator will in addition possess leadership and administrative skills suitable to developing an effective security team.

GSSM offers an exceptional and positive work environment and competitive compensation to include full State benefits such as health and retirement (Law Enforcement). The position(s) will support annual training, equipment needs and re-certification requirements. Some weekend work schedules should be expected and GSSM encourages certified officers who are retired to apply.

GSSM is recognized as one of the top public high schools in the nation. We are a residential campus for 11th and 12th graders during the school year and offer extensive outreach programs year-round. All of our students live on campus.

Please apply electronically. Forward a cover letter, resume and the GSSM/State of South Carolina application to GSSMPersonnel@gssm.k12.sc.us. Please include the words "Resource Officer" in the subject line.

As part of our PULSE academic outreach initiative, we seek an exceptional individual to teach an Environmental Science course during the 2012-13 academic year. The main objective of the course is to prepare students to pass the College Board Advanced Placement Environmental Science Exam in May 2013.

Applicants should have a Masters degree or Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field. A public school teaching certificate is not required. We seek candidates who show enthusiasm for and innovation in teaching with a minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience, or appropriate combination of credentials and experience. This is a part-time contractual adjunct position.

Please apply electronically. Forward a cover letter and resume, along with the GSSM/State of South Carolina application, to GSSMPersonnel@gssm.k12.sc.us. Include "Environmental Science" in the subject line.

As part of our new Accelerate program, we are seeking an exceptional Mathematics instructor. Applicants should have a master’s degree, Ph.D. preferred, in mathematics and a love of teaching. Desired qualifications include a strong content background in mathematics, experience in teaching mathematics at college or advanced high school levels, knowledge and application of technology, an understanding of gifted learners, and enthusiasm for teaching motivated and talented high-school-aged students. Candidates familiar with teaching distance education (virtual) courses, as well as candidates with prior engineering experience, are particularly encouraged to apply. General academic advising, student activity advising, and occasional evening/weekend commitments are a regular part of faculty responsibilities.

Accelerate is being developed by GSSM to cultivate the next generation of creative engineers and technical leaders by offering motivated high school students from across South Carolina an innovative and accelerated path toward college engineering degrees. The teaching position offered for 2013-2014 will work with other Accelerate faculty to develop an integrated engineering curriculum that will be taught virtually to high school students throughout South Carolina. In particular, this teaching position will be responsible for developing and teaching Pre-Calculus for Engineers, which will be taught concurrently with a Pre-Engineering course.

This is a full-time (10-month) State of South Carolina position, with full benefits available. A public school teaching certificate is not required. Salary is competitive and commensurate with credentials, experience and unique capabilities.

Please apply electronically. Forward a cover letter and resume, along with the GSSM/State of South Carolina application, to GSSMPersonnel@gssm.k12.sc.us. Include "Mathematics" in the subject line.

As part of our expansion, we are seeking an exceptional Computer Science instructor. Applicants should have a master’s degree, Ph.D. preferred, and a love of teaching. Desired qualifications include a strong content background in computer science (background in Java is a plus), experience in teaching computer science at college or advanced high school levels, knowledge and application of technology, an understanding of gifted learners, enthusiasm for teaching motivated and talented high-school-aged students and an ability to advise students in the completion of senior research projects. General academic advising, student activity advising, and occasional evening/weekend commitments are a regular part of faculty responsibilities.

Current university-level courses taught at GSSM include Introduction to Computer Science (AP), Computer Science II (AP), Special Topics in Computer Science I and II, and Robotics, along with independent studies. GSSM encourages the introduction of new courses. Courses offered will vary each semester depending on the interests and expertise of instructors and on student interest.

This is a full-time (10-month) State of South Carolina position, with full benefits available. A public school teaching certificate is not required. Salary is competitive and commensurate with credentials, experience and unique capabilities.

Please apply electronically. Forward a cover letter and resume, along with the GSSM/State of South Carolina application, to GSSMPersonnel@gssm.k12.sc.us. Include "Computer Science" in the subject line.

As part of our expansion, we are seeking an exceptional Foreign Language instructor to teach both Spanish and French. Applicants should have a master’s degree, Ph.D. preferred, in Spanish and/or French and a love of teaching. Desired qualifications include a strong content background in Spanish and/or French, the ability to teach both languages, experience in teaching foreign language at college or advanced high school levels, knowledge and application of technology, an understanding of gifted learners, and enthusiasm for teaching motivated and talented high-school-aged students. General academic advising, student activity advising, and occasional evening/weekend commitments are a regular part of faculty responsibilities.

Current university-level courses taught at GSSM include Spanish II-VI including Advanced Placement Spanish, French I-VI including Advanced Placement French, Chinese I-II, along with independent studies. GSSM encourages the introduction of new courses. Courses offered will vary each semester depending on the interests and expertise of instructors and on student interest. GSSM offers a unique opportunity to teach these subjects during weekly lectures and language labs.

This is a full-time (10-month) State of South Carolina position, with full benefits available. A public school teaching certificate is not required. Salary is competitive and commensurate with credentials, experience and unique capabilities.

Please apply electronically. Forward a cover letter and resume, along with the GSSM/State of South Carolina application, to GSSMPersonnel@gssm.k12.sc.us. Include "Foreign Language" in the subject line.

As part of our expansion, we are seeking an exceptional Economics instructor. Applicants should have a master’s degree, Ph.D. preferred, in economics and a love of teaching. Desired qualifications include a strong content background in economics, background in teaching government is a plus, and experience in teaching economics at college or advanced high school levels, knowledge and application of technology, an understanding of gifted learners, enthusiasm for teaching motivated and talented high-school-aged students and an ability to advise students in the completion of senior research projects. General academic advising, student activity advising, and occasional evening/weekend commitments are a regular part of faculty responsibilities.

Current university-level courses taught at GSSM include Advanced Placement Microeconomics, Advanced Placement Macroeconomics, US Government and Economics, Technology Ventures, Introduction to Accounting and Finance, along with independent studies. GSSM encourages the introduction of new courses. Courses offered will vary each semester depending on the interests and expertise of instructors, and on student interest.

This is a full-time (10-month) State of South Carolina position, with full benefits available. A public school teaching certificate is not required. Salary is competitive and commensurate with credentials, experience and unique capabilities.

Please apply electronically. Forward a cover letter and resume, along with the GSSM/State of South Carolina application, to GSSMPersonnel@gssm.k12.sc.us. Include "Economics" in the subject line.

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Nondiscrimination Statement

The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be made to Mr. Ernie Boyd, Governor's School for Science and Mathematics, 401 Railroad Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550, 843-383-3906.  For further information on federal non-discrimination regulations, including Title IX, contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at OCR.DC@ed.gov or call 1(800) 421-3481.