2nd Grade teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
2/5/2026

Location:
Cossitt School

Date Available:
08/26/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
EEO Statement
The LaGrange School District 102 in accordance with federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

LaGrange District 102 is committed to building and sustaining a multicultural school community that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (plus endorsement appropriate to assignment)
• Previous experience teaching or coursework in the area of assignment within the last 3 years (or other equivalent experience/knowledge)
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and skill in content area / assignment
• Knowledge and experience with Google Suite
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Implement the district's curricula and instructional practices that align with the Board of Education standards
• Engage in continuous professional development designed to improve instruction
• Follow the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education and the Illinois School Code
• Actively participate in the implementation of the district's mission and strategic plan and the school's site plan
• Create an effective and attractive learning environment for students
• Communicate regularly with parents and work cooperatively with parents for the best interests of the student
• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilize course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and provide both individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Maintain an effective learning atmosphere that promotes standards and behavior appropriate to the students' grade level
• Regularly evaluate pupils' academic and social personal growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
• Identify student needs and work with other employees to help solve student health, attitude, and learning problems
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities
• Select and requisition books and instructional aides while maintaining required inventory records
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned workday
• Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program
• Participate in curriculum development programs, staff committees, and sponsorship of student activities as required
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials,s and facilities
• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned by the School Principal

Application Procedure
Online applications only, please.