Location: Isom Elementary School
Position: 2nd Grade Teacher - Temporary Maternity Leave Replacement
Assignment Dates: October 28, 2026 - January 13, 2027
Position Summary
Isom Elementary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and student-centered educator to join our 2nd grade team as a temporary maternity leave replacement. The ideal candidate will be committed to creating a positive, engaging, and supportive classroom environment where all students feel valued and are encouraged to succeed.
The teacher will work collaboratively with the 2nd grade team, support students academic and social-emotional growth, maintain positive communication with families, and contribute to the welcoming and supportive culture of Isom Elementary School.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality instruction aligned with district curriculum, academic standards, and student learning needs.
- Create and maintain a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Develop strong, supportive relationships with students that promote academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
- Collaborate effectively with grade-level teammates, support staff, specialists, and school administration.
- Monitor and assess student progress and use appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to support individual learning needs.
- Maintain positive and professional communication with parents and families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, and school activities.
- Support and implement schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and social-emotional learning initiatives.
- Maintain appropriate classroom routines, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
- Participate in grade-level planning, meetings, and other professional responsibilities as appropriate.
- Maintain a positive, professional, flexible, and student-centered approach throughout the assignment.
- Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the building principal or administration.
Qualifications
- Appropriate Indiana teaching license.
- Elementary teaching experience preferred.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a grade-level team.
- Commitment to supporting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of elementary students.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for working with elementary students, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to providing a welcoming and engaging learning environment. The candidate should be dependable, flexible, and ready to become an active member of the Isom Elementary School community for the duration of the assignment.