Second Grade Teacher

OVID-ELSIE AREA SCHOOLS

Position Description

Position Title: Second Grade Teacher

Reports to: Elementary Principal

Terms of Employment: School year as defined in the written agreement between the Ovid-Elsie Board of Education and the Education Association

Salary Wage:  Competitive salaries and benefits under the  Ovid-Elsie Teachers’ Contract.

Previous teaching experience will be considered for salary placement.

Responsibilities:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: 

• Teaching reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and reading to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. 
• Instructing students in citizenship and basic subject matter. 
• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. 
• Using a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. 
• Translating lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. 
• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. 
• Evaluating students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. 
• Communicating with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program. 
• Identifying student needs and cooperating with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. 
• Creating an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. 
• Maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities. 
• Participating cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines. 
• Selecting and requisitioning books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records. 
• Supervising students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day. 
• Administering group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program. 
• Participating in curriculum development programs as required. 
• Participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities. 

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in related subject from an accredited university, Elementary K-5 All Subjects (ZG) preferred
• Michigan Teacher Certificate and Highly Qualified Status
• Knowledge of Michigan Common Core and Grade Level Content Expectations
• First Aid and CPR
• Michigan Health Model Certified preferred, but not required

Posting Dates: August 8, 2025 - until filled

To Apply: Please click here to apply, or refer to the Ovid-Elsie website at ovidelsie.org and click on the Career tab at the top of the page.

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools is an equal opportunity employer that will not discriminate based on gender/sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law, in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Superintendent at Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, 8989 Colony Road, Elsie, Michigan 48831 or call (989) 834-2271 Ext. 1003.