2nd Grade Teacher - Reading

Position Overview

The 2nd Grade Reading Teacher will provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction focused on developing foundational literacy skills, including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The ideal candidate will create a structured and supportive classroom environment that fosters a love of reading and meets the diverse needs of all learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Tier 1 reading instruction aligned to state standards
• Implement structured literacy practices, including explicit phonics instruction
• Use formative and summative assessment data to guide instruction and interventions
• Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Differentiate instruction to support all learners, including struggling readers and advanced students
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and literacy-rich classroom environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certification (Core Subjects EC–6 preferred)
• Strong knowledge of early literacy development and the science of reading
• Experience with data-driven instruction and intervention strategies preferred

Teacher Incentive Allotment

Sweetwater ISD participates in the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment, providing additional compensation for highly effective teachers based on designation level:

• Recognized: $7, 683 annually
• Exemplary: $15,367 annually
• Master: $27,611 annually

Allotment amounts vary from year to year.