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2nd Grade Teacher

@ Harrison School District 2
Colorado, United States
$51k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Create environment, Motivate students, Communicate clearly
Requirements Summary:Teaching license with endorsement; content-area endorsement; PLACE or Praxis; 24 semester credits; transcripts; background check.
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    2nd Grade Teacher JobID: 11403
  • Position Type:
      Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3

  • Date Posted:
      4/22/2026

  • Location:
      Stratton Meadows Elementary

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    For School Year 2026-2027
    184- Work Day Calendar

    Annual Salary: $50,500 + (Salary placement is based on experience and education level.)
    Click on the following link to view the full salary range on the License Salary Schedule: https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

    Job Summary:
    Help each student learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to his/her development as a mature, capable and responsible adult. Provide a positive, healthy and safe environment in which the student can achieve his/her maximum potential. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of each student. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interest of the student. Encourage students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Create an engaging classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth.
    • Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for college and career readiness.
    • Communicate clearly in verbal and written formats with students, parents, and teammates.
    • Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of students.
    • Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
    • Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
    • Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing protocol.
    • Must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds.

    Qualifications:

    • Possess or be eligible to receive Colorado Teaching License with appropriate endorsement.
    • Candidate must be endorsed in the content area, passed the PLACE or Praxis test in the content area, and/or have 24 semester credits in the content area to meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) "highly qualified" status.
    • Transcripts required.
    • Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.


    Note: Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resum�s may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

    Application Procedure:

    Click on the red "Apply" button to complete an online application, you must apply to each position that is of interest to you.
    FLSA: Exempt