Elementary School - 2nd Grade

General Information

• TITLE
  :
  Elementary School - 2nd Grade Teacher
• DEPARTMENT
  :
  Elementary Classroom Teachers
• LICENSURE
  :
  Professional Educator License (PEL)
• ENDORSEMENT
  :
  Self-Contained General Education K-9, Self-Contained General Education K-3, and/or Self-Contained General Education Birth to Grade 3 or equivalent
• CLASSIFICATION
  :
  Certified
• FLSA STATUS
  :
  Non-exempt
• REPORTS TO
  :
  Building administration
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  : N/A
• PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  :
  Student teaching, internship, or full/part-time teaching experience
• DATES
  :
• AVAILABILITY
  :
  One (1.0 FTE) Position(s)/Full-Time
• PLACEMENT
  :
  Wilmot Elementary School
• WORK CALENDAR
  :
  Teacher

• Guide pupil progress toward established district standards; implement best-practice instructional techniques
• Adhere to curricular objectives; sustain an engaging and supportive learning environment
• Demonstrate professional responsibilities

The criterion indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.

• Align lessons to common curriculum goals, content standards, and benchmark standards
• Include authentic, real‑world applications of knowledge and understanding
• Collaborate with all staff to problem‑solve and identify effective differentiation and remediation strategies
• Plan for assessment of student learning, both formative and summative, and communicate results via written and oral methods
• Use student data to inform instruction
• Integrate legal mandates such as 504 and IEP plans into the classroom setting
• Maintain accurate records of critical student information such as allergies, behaviors, and medical conditions
• Prepare clear, detailed, and organized lesson plans for substitute teachers, including student emergency medical information

• Maintain a safe, student‑centered classroom that supports learning, collaboration, and choice
• Develop a positive classroom culture that emphasizes respect for individual differences and high expectations for all students
• Develop effective classroom procedures and routines
• Establish classroom standards of conduct and clear consequences

• Provide timely and informative communication with parents regarding curriculum and classroom expectations
• Respond to parent inquiries in a timely manner in line with district expectations
• Establish age‑appropriate, respectful dialogue with students, including written and oral communication
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in respectful discourse
• Ensure community stakeholders have access to general information regarding classroom events, performance, and progress
• Maintain dialogue with specialty and special education staff to address diverse student needs

• Integrate prescribed technology/instructional media to enhance instruction and learning
• Understand legal, ethical, and social issues related to Internet and digital resource use
• Provide safe storage and proper use of technology materials, equipment, and tools
• Keep up‑to‑date with evolving technology
• Use resources for adaptive/assistive devices that provide access for all students

• Engage in ongoing self‑assessment and refinement of classroom practice and collaborative professional growth
• Attend staff, department, mentor/mentee, and in‑service meetings as required by contract
• Collaborate to support and create partnerships with colleagues
• Maintain organized data of students' growth, including academic and social/emotional development

Knowledge:
The teacher possesses a working knowledge of curriculum, subject content, and developmental needs of students. The teacher must address curriculum standards, facilitate higher‑level thinking, link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real‑world experiences, and demonstrate accurate subject‑matter knowledge and skills.

Ability:
The teacher engages in collaborative dialogue with peers, maintains records, prepares reports, communicates effectively orally and in writing, reads and applies policies, meets schedules,…