Grade 2 Teacher; Position
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Education / Teaching
High School, Spanish Teacher, Elementary School, Special Education Teacher
Grade 2 Teacher (One Year Position)
Longmeadow Public School District – Wolf Swamp Road School, Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Job : 5796937
Final date to receive applications: Jul 08, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026
NOTE:
This is a one‑year position for School Year 2026‑2027
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB MISSION: To lead, encourage, and assist students to develop their individual potential for intellectual and emotional growth, resulting in learning and achievement of high standards of knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities- Continuously improve professional knowledge and practice through appropriate professional development activities; share information and knowledge with other teachers; apply the best research in the design and development of school curriculum.
- Maintain and incorporate the best research in instructional materials and techniques.
- Set short‑term and year‑long goals for curricular units based on sound principles and practices of learning.
- Develop and maintain lesson plans based on short‑term and year‑long goals and share when appropriate.
- Integrate current technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increase student learning.
- Promote a high level of active learning through setting high standards and clear goals and modifying instruction to help all students achieve those standards.
- Maintain systems of assessment and measurements which reflect progress in achieving instructional objectives.
- Establish an atmosphere that encourages sensitivity and respect among students and with the teacher, and practices and routines which create an appropriate learning environment.
- Design instructional experiences in which students achieve high standards and optimize their performance by taking responsibility for their own learning.
- Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration using expected professional standards.
- Participate actively in team/department/staff meetings.
- Be available for student and/or parent conferences.
- Work collaboratively to identify areas for school improvement, develop possible strategies, and assess results.
- Observe and implement the rules and regulations established for the school system.
Consistent with current Agreement Between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association.
Terms of EmploymentSalary and work year in accordance with current Longmeadow Educators Association (Unit
A) and Longmeadow School Committee Agreement.
Full‑time
Salary: $53,374 to $104,806 Per Year
Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary
- Qualities:
Meet Massachusetts state certification requirements.
Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Educational preparation relevant to area of instruction;
Ability to teach Math, ELA, Science & Social Studies.
Prior relevant successful experience preferred.
Other qualifications or alternatives as the Principal and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. - Physical Demands:
Light‑lifting up to 20 pounds; frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds; standing (frequently); sitting (occasionally); walking (frequently); talking (frequently); hearing (constantly); vision and color vision as described. - Experience:
At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred. - Education:
Master’s degree preferred. - Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.
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