TEACHER - GRADE 2 - SWAMPSCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SY26/27

Second Grade Teacher 

Swampscott Public Schools

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Overview

The Swampscott Public Schools district seeks a dedicated and innovative educator to join a community committed to academic excellence, equity, and social-emotional growth. In this role, you will be responsible for the primary function of designing and implementing high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners within an inclusive environment. Because our students and colleagues rely on a stable and predictable learning environment, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance are essential to the success of this role.

Guided by the district’s C.O.R.E. values—Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Equity—you will foster a safe, respectful classroom culture, engage in continuous professional reflection, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure every student is prepared for success in college, career, and citizenship.

Essential Functions

Instructional Leadership & Differentiation

• Best Practices: Demonstrate deep knowledge of instructional best practices across all content areas; familiarity with Balanced Literacy and the Reading/Writing Workshop model is preferred.
• Inclusive Instruction: Differentiate instruction effectively for all students, including those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and English Language Learners (ELLs).
• Data-Driven Growth: Utilize a variety of assessments to target specific student learning needs and inform daily instruction.
• Professional Growth: Maintain a strong desire to grow professionally by participating in district-wide professional development opportunities.

Classroom Culture & Collaboration

• Management: Apply strong classroom management skills to foster a positive, nurturing, and child-centered learning environment.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with grade-level colleagues and specialists, working as a proactive member of a professional learning community.
• Family Partnerships: Demonstrate success in developing and maintaining strong, transparent partnerships with families to support student achievement.

Professional Reliability

• Consistent Attendance: Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance to ensure instructional continuity and the effective supervision and safety of all students.

Job Requirements

• Licensure: Current Massachusetts Elementary Certification (Grades 1-6) or (PreK-2).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• SEI Endorsement: Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement required.
• Experience: Three (3) years of classroom teaching experience is preferred.
• Compliance: Successful completion of a Massachusetts CORI and fingerprint-based national criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stamina & Mobility: Requires long periods of standing, walking, and sitting; reaching with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Communication & Senses: Talking or hearing in person and by telephone. Specific vision abilities include close/distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environment: Possible exposure to ultraviolet lights (monitors/copiers) and various hazards common to a school building.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees, or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.