Grade 2 Teacher - Close-Knit Rural School, CT

Region One School District; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid sick, personal and other leave

Professional development

Benefits under collective bargaining

Job summary

Region One School District in the scenic northwest corner of Connecticut seeks a dedicated Grade 2 Teacher for Lee H. Kellogg School in Falls Village.

The teacher will create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment and deliver standards-aligned literacy and mathematics instruction. The role requires differentiating instruction, using data to inform practice, and maintaining high expectations while partnering with families, support staff, and administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable education discipline.
• Valid Connecticut educator certification, or eligibility for certification, appropriate for the assignment, including Elementary Education, Grades 1–6 (305).
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate elementary instructional practices.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that meets diverse learning needs.
• Provide evidence-based instruction in foundational literacy, mathematics, and other elementary content areas.
• Differentiate instruction and implement appropriate interventions to support individual student growth.
• Use assessment data to monitor progress, inform instruction, and provide meaningful feedback.
• Establish a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, independence, and social-emotional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administrators to support student achievement.
• Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs, Section 504 plans, and MTSS/SRBI interventions, as appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication and positive partnerships with students and families.
• Participate in professional learning and contribute to a collaborative school community.
• Fulfill all professional responsibilities in accordance with District policies and the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Data-informed instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

CT Elementary Education 1–6 certification (305) or eligibility

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Region One School District in the scenic northwest corner of Connecticut seeks a dedicated Grade 2 Teacher for Lee H. Kellogg School in Falls Village.

The teacher will create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment and deliver standards-aligned literacy and mathematics instruction. The role requires differentiating instruction, using data to inform practice, and maintaining high expectations while partnering with families, support staff, and administrators.