Elementary Classroom Teacher - 2nd Grade

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 9/17/2025
• Location:
  
  Cascade Public Schools

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Join Our Team at Cascade Public Schools, Where Purpose Meets Place. Cascade Public Schools is currently seeking a passionate and qualified educator to join our team. This position offers an opportunity to teach in a district that values connection, character, and community. Located along the beautiful Missouri River in Cascade, Montana, our school sits at the doorstep of some of the best hiking, fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation in the region, within a four-day school week.

At Cascade, we believe in more than just academic achievement – we strive to nurture the whole child through a supportive and inclusive educational environment. Our dedicated staff is united by our commitment to our four core virtues: integrity, empathy, resilience, and responsibility. These values guide our work with students, families, and each other every day. We pride ourselves on our strong school culture and the sense of family among our staff.

New team members are welcomed with open arms, supported professionally, and valued for their contributions to our students' success. If you’re seeking a school where collaboration and community matter, Cascade is the place to be.

• Four-day school week for better work-life balance
• Scenic location with immediate access to outdoor adventure: fishing, hiking, hunting, and more
• Supportive leadership and staff who believe in shared success
• Committed to restorative practices and student-centered learning

It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health, and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities, and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan.

• Plans and develops a course of study suitable for a particular grade level, following the curriculum guidelines of the District and state requirements.
• Develops and presents specific lesson plans, using a variety of means, including lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audio-visual and library resources, computers, and the Internet.
• Prepares assignments and tests for in‑school preparation and homework.
• Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student performances.
• Conducts standardized tests in accordance with District policies and law.
• Maintains order in the classroom and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior. May prescribe extra assignments, detention, or loss of playground privileges in cases of student misconduct.
• Shares with other teachers and aides the lunchroom duties and responsibility for monitoring halls and recess periods.
• Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
• Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation.
• Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent‑teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and an as‑needed basis.
• Consults with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning any specialized intervention that appears warranted.
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
• Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Recommends promotion and/or placement of students in appropriate classroom situations for the ensuing year.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
• Supervises classroom aides and volunteers.

Only the minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

• Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.
• Ability to write reports and…