Back to Jobs search

2nd Grade Teacher- Orchard Hills Elementary

Norwalk Community School District • Norwalk, IA • 2d ago

2nd Grade Teacher- Orchard Hills Elementary JobID: 2067

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/ Grade 2

Date Posted:

2/23/2026

Location:

Orchard Hills Elementary

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title - 2nd Grade Teacher

Reports to - Building Principal

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the building principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district and state approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Develops and administers district and state approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student needs.

Knowledge of district and state curriculum.

Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Valid Iowa Teaching License with proper Elementary Education endorsement required.

Reading endorsement required.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements: Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.

Working Conditions

Varied.

Terms of Employment

190 day contract in accordance with the Master Contract.

Evaluation

In accordance with state code, Iowa Teaching Standards and local performance criteria.

FLSA Status

Exempt.

Similar Jobs

Senior Regional Sales Manager

Cornerstone onDemand • Des Moines, IA • 24min ago

Management & Administrative

Senior Regional Sales Manager-Workforce AI About the Role Cornerstone is expanding our go to market team with a new Workforce AI Sales Executive, focused on driving commercial success for our emerging Workforce AI platfo...

24min ago

Go to Apply

Director, Distribution Marketing

Cardinal Health • Des Moines, IA • 4h ago

Sales & Marketing

About the Business Headquartered in Dublin, OH, Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company. We provide customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery cent...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Director, Product Marketing

Oracle • Des Moines, IA • 5h ago

Sales & Marketing

Job Description The Director of Product Marketing, Global Data & AI GTM plays a critical role in equipping our worldwide sales organization with the clarity, guidance, and actionable insight required to win in the ra...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Director, Product Marketing

Oracle • Des Moines, IA • 5h ago

Sales & Marketing

5h ago

Go to Apply

Senior Operations Manager- Ocean Marine

The Hartford • Des Moines, IA • 5h ago

Management & Administrative

Sr Mgr Operations - OE07AE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals -...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Data Scientist

Ford Motor Company • Des Moines, IA • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

The Senior Data Scientist will design and implement advanced systems that support cross-domain manufacturing analytics. This role operates at the intersection of optimization, enterprise data integration, and applied ana...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA • 9h ago

Hospital & Medical

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Appropriately assesses patient data to identify medication-related problems through profile reviews, pharmacy consults and interdisciplinary rounding. 2. Part...

9h ago

Go to Apply

Electrical Foreman

Price Electric • Des Moines, IA • 13h ago

IT & Engineering

PRICE ELECTRIC is seeking an Electrical Foreman to assist in leading projects in the Des Moines area. The Foreman supervises job site teams and ensures work is fully completed safely and efficiently and meets industry st...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Rancher Success Specialist - Virtual Fencing Technology (Northwest & Mountain States Region)

Merck • Des Moines, IA • 13h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Description The Rancher Success Specialist will be the lead in delivering and developing training for end user customers. The position will be responsible and accountable for training end user to successfully enter,...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Software Engineer I

Renaissance • Des Moines, IA • 13h ago

IT & Engineering

About Renaissance When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K-12 education technology! Renaissance's solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allow...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.