Teacher-2nd Gr Leave-Saylor

Teacher-2nd Grade Full Year Leave – Saylor

Portage Township Schools – Saylor Elementary, Valparaiso, Indiana

Job : 5793154

Final date to receive applications: Jul 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are required of the position, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the building principal.

• Engage students in learning, manage student behavior in a positive, proactive and constructive manner for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepare students to become productive responsible citizens through positive proactive engagement and modeling.
• Create a flexible program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Establish effective rapport with students, seek to meet individual student needs.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continuing education.
• Establish positive relationships with students, parents and other staff members.
• Supervise students within assigned areas and as needed.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
• Provide diverse learners with accommodations and modifications to ensure learning. At a minimum provide the legally required modifications and accommodations as outlined in each child’s IEP, 504 plan, Health Care Plan or other legally mandated document.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators to address instructional and/or classroom issues.
• Respond to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents, and guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
• Create and support a culture that empowers students.
• Encourage a culture of inclusiveness and support for all children.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students, volunteers, assistants

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Indiana License to teach in appropriate grade/subject

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The general physical demands include standing up to four hours, climbing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 20 lbs as part of routine job activities within the classroom environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,600 Per Year

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Elementary