Elementary Teacher

Job Description: This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Lewis Cass Elementary that has a history of excelling in the classroom. This position is supported by a strong administration, grade-level teams and professional learning community.

Job Requirements: Qualified Candidates will:

• Provide instruction and highly engaging learning opportunities while implementing elementary curriculum maps
• Organize and present daily lesson plans that reflect instructional best practices as outlined in school improvement plans and professional development initiatives
• Attends assigned professional development and implements new practices successfully
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that provide developmentally age-appropriate experiences and promote student engagement
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Regularly uses data to guide educational decisions and instruction
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Implements strategies to keep students and parents informed of academic and behavioral performance
• Identifies students' needs, makes appropriate referrals and implements appropriate accommodations/interventions as outlined in Individual Education Plans (IEP), Individual Learning Plans (ILP), 504 Plans, or Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Plans
• Creates an organized environment conducive to learning through functional and attractive displays, interest/learning centers, or exhibits of student work
• Utilizes technology as an instructional, communication, and management tool
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve and promote an effective learning atmosphere
• Communicates and meets with parents as needed
• Responds to parents' inquiries in a timely manner
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Coordinates the work of instructional assistants, parents, volunteers in the classroom, school events, and field trips
• Knowledge of corporation and school policies
• Handles clerical functions/reports related to job responsibilities in a timely manner
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies and Employee Handbook
• Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
• Current Indiana Teaching License or able to obtain
• Individual must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
  

Application Instructions

Please include 3 letters of recommendation that are related to your education career.

Health, vision and dental insurance available. Life and LTD insurance provided. 403(b) provided along with a corporation match. 3 personal days and 11 sick days.