Associate Teacher

TITLE: Associate Teacher

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for an Associate Teacher who will positively impact student success by aligning District objectives with employees and management for a designated set of business locations. Associate Teachers are responsible for providing continued building substitute teaching coverage for daily teacher absences and vacancies at one designated school site. As a member of team IPS, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes and other duties (i.e., breakfast, lunch, and/or bus duty).
• Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe, orderly and positive learning environment for all students and staff.
• Lectures, demonstrates and uses technology teaching aids to present subject matter to students. Administers student assessments as directed by lesson plan.
• Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student homework assignments, projects and all necessary clerical work required to maintain student records as required by the school.
• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of students and school.
• Ensures adequate supervision to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Counsels students when minor behavior and academic problems arise.
• Leaves summary of day’s activities, student attendance and behavior for the returning teacher to review.
• Other duties as assigned

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as an Associate Teacher, you might:

• Deliver continuity of student instruction.
• Cover breakfast, lunch and bus duty.
• Collaborate with school staff regarding the instructional needs of student(s).

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service skills, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum and student goals.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and communicate clear expectations for all lessons, units and projects.
• Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students.
• Desire to work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited school
• Must be able to attain an Indiana Substitute Teacher permit
• Experience working with students in a K-12 environment (preferred).

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function.