Grade 2 Teacher

Grade 2 Teacher

Longmeadow Public School District Center School - Longmeadow, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5864598

Final date to receive applications: Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

• 1. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
• 1.1 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.
• 1.2 Maintain and incorporate the best research in instructional materials and techniques.
• 2. PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
• 2.1 Set short-term and year-long goals for curricular units based on sound principles and practices of learning.
• 2.2 Develop and maintain lesson plans based on short-term and year-long goals and share when appropriate.
• 3. USE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
• 3.1 Integrate current technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increase student learning.
• 4. EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTION
• 4.1 Promote a high level of active learning through setting high standards and clear goals and modifying instruction to help all students achieve those standards.
• 4.2 Maintain systems of assessment and measurements which reflect progress in achieving instructional objectives.
• 5. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
• 5.1 Establish an atmosphere that encourages sensitivity and respect among students and with the teacher, and practices and routines which create an appropriate learning environment.
• 5.2 Design instructional experiences in which students achieve high standards and optimize their performance by taking responsibility for their own learning.
• 6. EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• 6.1 Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration using expected professional standards.
• 6.2 Participate actively in team/department/staff meetings.
• 7. CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
• 7.1 Be available for student and/or parent conferences.
• 8. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND/OR TEACHING PROFESSION
• 8.1 Work collaboratively to identify areas for school improvement, develop possible strategies, and assess results.
• 9. ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL REGULATIONS
• 9.1 Observe and implement the rules and regulations established for the school system.

EVALUATION:
Consistent with current Agreement Between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year in accordance with current Longmeadow Educators Association (Unit

A) and Longmeadow School Committee Agreement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NONE

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

Center School, located on the historic town "Green," is a vibrant and exhilarating place to learn and work for students from Kindergarten through grade five and about seventy-five faculty and staff members. Our school has state of the art technology, including a lab and media center. We have a dedicated staff and actively involved parents. Most importantly, we have wonderful students!

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The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. 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.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  1.Meet Massachusetts state certification requirements.
  2.Knowledgeable of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
  3.Educational preparation relevant to area of instruction. Ability to teach Math, ELA, Science & Social Studies
  4.Prior relevant successful experience preferred.
  5.Such other qualifications or alternatives as the Principal and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• The following information is provided pursuant to ADA requirements.
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