What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Grade Teacher - Garfield STEAM Academy position at Garfield Elementary?
2026 - 2027 School Year
Position Title: TEACHER (2nd Grade)
Location: Garfield STEAM Academy
Supervisor: Site Principal Russell Ragland
Status: Exempt
Evaluation: TLE Evaluation Model
Certification:
Applicants must be appropriately certified AND highly qualified. To be appropriately certified and highly qualified, successful candidates must hold a current teaching certificate issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. They must meet the following criteria: Elementary K-8 Certificate OR Elementary 1- 8 Certificate.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
Demonstrate the competencies and behaviors needed to improve student preparedness and mastery of skills and grade-level curriculum and support the core values, vision, and mission of Sand Springs Public Schools.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for the course(s) taught.
- Creates lesson plans aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
- Maintains a safe, organized classroom, supporting students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice.
- Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
- Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and ask analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience, and interests directly related to the content objective.
- Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides collaborative learning opportunities.
- Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance students’ learning experiences.
Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating discreetly, courteously, and confidentially.
- Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning, professional learning communities (PLCs), and school committee work.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, extra-curricular/school-related activities, and committees.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with the administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans.
- Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
- Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children.
- Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge and application of Sand Springs Public School District and departmental policies and procedures
- Knowledge and application of appropriate teaching strategies and methods
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others having business with the school district
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and equipment
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.
- Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance check and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card at all times when in the classroom.
- May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
- May be required to work outside normal working hours.
- May be required to travel to perform work functions.
DISCLAIMER:
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.