2nd Grade Teacher: January 2026

TITLE: 2^nd Grade Teacher- January 2026

JOB BRIEF:

• To lead and direct students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

LOCATION: Frank Bergman Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Kansas Teaching License.
• Degree from an accredited college and university.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.

DIVERSITY: As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:  

• Full-time school year position
• Based on Salary Schedule.
• 25-26 Certified Salary Schedule

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Develops and delivers instruction aligned with district philosophy, instructional goals, and state standards.
• Guides students in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or students group involved.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning withing the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Demonstrates instructional and interpersonal strategies and techniques that are responsive to the cultural, ethnic, economic, and linguistic differences of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a continual basis and reports at designated times.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educational purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Cooperates with other members of staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

BENEFITS:   

• Health Benefits Available.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year- $8,772.
• For the 2026-2027 school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C and Option D) and short-term disability insurance.
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.

RETIREMENT:

• USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.

TECHNOLOGY:  

• District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff.

PAID COLLABORATION TIME.  

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

ABOUT US:    

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.
• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.
• The world walks in our hallways. There are 6 continents, over 75 countries, and more than 30 languages are represented.
• The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.