Grade 2 Teacher

Grade 2 Teacher

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

12/12/2025

Location:

Steele Elementary School

Closing Date:

04/06/2026

Additional Information:
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Job Summary

To create a flexible elementary instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish appropriate effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Functions Essential Functions % TIME Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, and/or science and other subjects within area permitted by specific Pennsylvania certification to students in a classroom, using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. 25% Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements;

and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Uses technology and research based instructional methods to facilitate instruction. 15% Establishes and district maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day or beyond the working day when involved in an extended field trip or learning activity.

15% Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues. 10% Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers in the classroom, and throughout the school environment. 5% Administers individual and group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program.

Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. 5% Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program. 5% Demonstrates understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations; mandated programs;
District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators. 5% Maintains professional competence through professional development education activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities. 5% Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records. 5% Participates in curriculum development programs as required, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.

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Licenses and Certifications

Elementary Teacher Certification Required

LOCATION:

Steele Elementary School

SALARY:
In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement.

WORK

CONTRACT:

In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement

Required Documents:

Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History and FBI Fingerprint Clearances as required by PA School Code at time of hire.