Licensed: Second Grade Teacher

Sylvania; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan School District No. 2 seeks a Second Grade Teacher at Alice Terry Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will have experience working with second-language learners and a valid Colorado teaching license.

Responsibilities include instructional planning, delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, managing the classroom, and collaborating with colleagues to meet district goals. This position follows the district salary schedule and PERA benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Colorado teaching license.
• READ Act compliance required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan instruction aligned with district curriculum and grade level.<80/>
• Assess student abilities and needs using formal and informal methods.
• Deliver instruction with emphasis on reading, literacy, math and academic language development.
• Communicate progress to students and families effectively.
• Maintain student records and manage classroom routines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet district goals.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Colorado License

Job description

Second Grade Teacher

Location: Alice Terry Elementary School

Work Year: 2026-2027

Work Status: Licensed, Full-Time Exempt

Reports To: School Principal

Position Summary: Alice Terry is seeking a 2nd-grade teacher with experience working with second-language learners.

Qualifications

• Teachers must hold a valid Colorado License
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or college
• READ Act

Preferred

• Hold an endorsement in the subject area appropriate for assignment.
• Hold authorization level appropriate for assignment.
• Pass an approved content exam in the subject area.
• Hold 36 semester hours in the assigned subject area.
• Bi-lingual

Key Result Areas And Attendance Responsibilities

Instructional Planning

• Plan instruction consistent with the district-approved curriculum for assigned subject area(s)/grade level(s).
• Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students.
• Plan effective use of class time.
• Responsible for planning and implementing instruction in 1st grade content with emphasis on reading, literacy, mathematics, and academic language development.

Instructional Interaction (teaching)

• Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement.
• Utilize teaching methods appropriate for the objectives and learners.
• Modify instruction to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively with learners.
• Provide for and maintain student involvement during instruction.

Evaluation of Instruction

• Use evaluation of student outcomes to measure effectiveness of instruction.
• Communicate student progress to pupils and their parents/guardians effectively.

Instructional Management

• Attend to tasks in a manner that maximizes instruction.
• Maintain necessary student records.
• Assist in planning for appropriate use of volunteers/aides as assigned.
• Responsible for assessing students' progress, analyzing results, and planning appropriate instruction based on observations to meet individual needs.

Learning Environment

• Establish clear expectations for appropriate behavior.
• Establish consequences for inappropriate behavior.
• Establish conditions for student self-discipline, honesty, leadership, and citizenship.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning with well-defined processes that allow students to achieve at high levels.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the teaching profession of the State of Colorado.
• Recognize problems and contribute to their resolutions.
• Collaborate with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building and district goals.
• Demonstrate concern for students' health and safety.
• Stay within department budget.
• Active participation in team-level and school-wide professional learning community to evaluate student growth continuously.

General

• Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures, and any other rules, regulations, or procedures established by the District or Building administrations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal in accordance with District Policies.

General Expectations

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in assigned area(s).
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of students.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.

Essential Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting up to 20 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, significant fine finger dexterity, sitting, walking, and standing. Generally, the job requires a clean and healthy environment.

Physical Requirements

May include: standing and walking for extended periods; bending, stooping, lifting materials; reaching for supplies on high shelves; using manual dexterity for tasks like writing and technology; communicating clearly with students; climbing stairs in multi-level buildings.

Clearance

Must clear online background check and FBI Fingerprint check through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Salary

Placement on licensed teacher salary schedule based upon previous teaching experience and highest degree and college credits earned after student teaching was completed. The current Board-approved Licensed Teacher Salary Schedule and Salary Placement Policy are available for review on our district website at www.ssd2.org.

The annual salary for this position will be determined by number of hours scheduled to work each day and number of days scheduled to work each year. The computed annual salary will be spread out in equal payments over 12 months. Sheridan School District employees are paid once a month on the 1st working day of the month that is not a weekend day or holiday.

Benefits

Employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible to obtain district health benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and supplemental benefits. Positions that qualify for health benefits also qualify for leave, which could include vacation and daily leave to be determined by the position and number of days assigned. Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). All employees are required by statute to contribute 11% of their salary on a pre‑tax basis to PERA. The District also contributes 21.4% in addition to the employee contribution.