2nd Grade Teacher

Lago Vista ISD; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution

Vision and dental plans

Cafeteria Plan

Job summary

A California elementary school district is seeking a dedicated 2nd Grade Teacher to deliver classroom instruction and support student learning based on TEKS. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and an appropriate Texas Teacher's Certificate. Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, analyzing student data, and engaging in professional development. This role offers generous benefits, including contributions to health insurance premiums and other support programs for teachers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree requirement for teaching credential.
• Appropriate Texas Teacher's Certificate needed.
• Experience in classroom instruction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction to students.
• Support instruction based on TEKS.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify interventions.
• Gather and analyze data to monitor student progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Collaboration

Data analysis

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas Teacher's Certificate – Generalist or Core Subjects (EC-6)

Tools

Standard office equipment

Personal computer

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 2/27/2026
• Location: Lago Vista Elementary School

2nd Grade Teacher

Lago Vista Elementary School is a PK-3rd grade campus of approximately 550 students.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree; Appropriate Texas Teacher's Certificate – Generalist or Core Subjects (EC-6)

Salary

See the Lago Vista ISD Teacher Salary Schedule

Generous Benefits

TRS Active-Care -- The District pays $445 a month toward the employee health insurance premiums; Vision and Dental offered; Cafeteria Plan available.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide classroom instruction to students;
• Support classroom instruction based on TEKS;
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to understand student needs, identify appropriate interventions, and modify curriculum for students, as needed;
• Gather and analyze data to monitor student progress towards goals;
• Meet with parents, counselors, and agency representatives, as needed;
• Engage in ongoing professional development and stay current with research and best practices to be implemented in the classroom;
• Establish and maintain rules, conduct, and discipline consistent with District policies and procedures in order to foster an environment that is conducive to learning;
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Notice

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Lago Vista ISD may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EEO Statement

The Lago Vista Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. In accordance with Title IX, the District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the District's Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Postings current as of 3/1/2026 10:15:40 AM CST.