Teacher - 2nd grade at Trout

Trout Elementary School; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Trout Elementary School in Ponca City, Oklahoma seeks a dedicated 2nd grade teacher to deliver a rigorous, standards-aligned elementary program and foster collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity.

The role requires creating engaging lessons, using data to guide instruction, communicating with families, and supporting district goals. Start date is immediate; salary listed as $42,662.24 per year; full-time, on-site.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional material designed to teach the Oklahoma Standards and district curriculum.
• Uses formative and summative data to guide instruction and communicate progress to parents.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Follows district policies and creates a safe, engaging classroom environment.
• Collaborates with professionals to enhance student progress and achievement.

Job description

Teacher - 2nd grade at Trout

Ponca City Schools Trout Elementary School - Ponca City, Oklahoma

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968014
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY:

• Create an elementary program focused on rigorous, content-based curriculum within a 21 st century framework of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity
• Produce high academic achievement
• Communicate effectively with parents and the community
• Demonstrate effective teaching skills that support district goals and beliefs
• Exhibit a commitment to professional growth

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional material specifically designed to teach the Oklahoma Standards, Ponca City Power Standards, and skills on grade level curriculum maps
• Uses formative and summative data to guide instruction, plan for student interventions, and communicate progress to parents
• Provides individualized and small group instruction, adapting the curriculum as needed
• Fully implements behavioral or academic interventions and individualized education plans to meet the needs of all students
• Provide a technology enriched environment to support student learning
• Follows all state laws, administrative regulations, and policies or procedures of the school district
• Instructs pupils in site and district policies and procedures that produce a safe and orderly environment
• Teaches and encourages good citizenship
• Creates a classroom climate conducive to learning through functional and attractive displays, learning centers and exhibits of student's work
• Communicates regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Plans and coordinates the work of teacher assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
• Collaborates with other professionals to enrich and improve students’ academic progress
• Meets state, district and site staff development requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervises classroom and students, volunteers, and support staff working under his/her direction

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Teaching Certificate.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES : Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skills in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 30 lbs. such as boxes of books and TV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

This employee is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $42,662.24 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Contact Information

• Jennifer Dye , HR Director
• 613 E. Grand
• Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]