2nd Grade Teacher (Self Contained - 4 day week)

About the position

Rule Independent School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated Second Grade Teacher to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a self-contained classroom position where the teacher will be responsible for teaching all core subjects (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies) to a single group of second-grade students. Our amazing veteran teacher is moving just across the hall and we will have many people in the building to help you. At Rule ISD, we take pride in our small class sizes, close-knit community, and commitment to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging lesson plans that align with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• Establish a positive, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and school leadership to support student success.
• Incorporate technology and hands-on learning into daily instruction.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school events.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Texas Teacher Certification in Early Childhood-6th Grade (EC-6) or Elementary Education (Self-Contained).
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience teaching at the elementary level.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and best teaching practices.
• Experience integrating technology into the classroom.
• Willingness to participate in extracurricular or community activities.
• ESL qualified.
• Reading academy graduate.

Benefits

• Four day week.
• Competitive salary based on the Rule ISD pay scale. ($800 above base pay and two $500 stipends)
• District-paid health insurance ($385 toward school provided insurance).
• Small class sizes with individualized support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a small-town community.
• A job where your ideas and innovations will be appreciated and welcomed.
• Administration that helps find solutions to problems.
• A paid for personal Teachers Pay Teachers account in your name to support your classroom instruction.
• A four day week (all year).
• Small class size. (average 11 students per grade).
• Student and staff accountability.
• Amazing teachers to work with that believe in the 'we' and not the 'me'.
• Five state and five local personal days.
• Stipends based on job assignment or additional duties.
• TIA program introduction.