2nd Grade Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary - Grades K - 4

Date Posted:
3/2/2026

Location:
Gavin Central Elementary School

Date Available:
08/17/2026
Reports To: Principal
Supervises: Students
Department: Building
Classification: Teacher
Work Year: 180 days
Contract Dates: School year inclusive
FLSA Status: Exempt
Evaluation: Per GEA Contract

for salary and benefits

Qualifications: Appropriate State of Illinois License Endorsements in content area

Purpose: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Plans a program of study adopted by the Board of Education that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., to communicate these objectives to students.

Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

Facilitates the referral of students with possible learning disabilities, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

Counsels with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s) (as applicable).

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Attends staff meetings (as appropriate).

Performs other tasks (as appropriate).

Gavin School District 37 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.