What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Grade Teacher position at Indianapolis Public Schools?
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis in the State of Indiana, Marion County. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.
Our mission is to develop lifelong learners and globally-minded citizens by fostering the academic, creative, and social skills needed to achieve excellence in a multicultural environment.
Job Title: Teacher
Contract Employee
Work Days: 185 Day Contract (Does not include holidays)
Educational requirements: Bachelor's degree required in elementary or secondary education
Licensure: Indiana State Teaching license
Salary Schedule: The teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at Bachelor's $51,000/Master's $52,000 with 0 years of experience.
Benefits: Benefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment.
Medical https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/certified-health-rates.pdf
Dental https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/certified-dental-rates.pdf
Vision https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/vision-insurance-rates.pdf
Reports To: The teacher reports to the building principal and/or the building administration.
General Duties: The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. The Teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the Teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year. The Teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning; the Teacher modifies instruction, re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success.
Physical Requirements
Ability to carry 25 pounds (2)
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations (4)
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter (4)
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels (4)
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation (4)
Ability to operate office equipment (4)
Ability to reach in all directions (4)
Amount of force to push / pull up to 15 pounds (3), 25-30 pounds (2), and 50 or more (1)
Amount to lift 25-30 pounds (2) and 50 or more pounds (1)
Climbing (1)
Overhead work (2)
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.
Twitter: @msdwt_HR
Twitter: @msdwt
Website: www.msdwt.k12.in.us
Facebook: Washington Township Schools
Our mission is to develop lifelong learners and globally-minded citizens by fostering the academic, creative, and social skills needed to achieve excellence in a multicultural environment.
Job Title: Teacher
Contract Employee
Work Days: 185 Day Contract (Does not include holidays)
Educational requirements: Bachelor's degree required in elementary or secondary education
Licensure: Indiana State Teaching license
Salary Schedule: The teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at Bachelor's $51,000/Master's $52,000 with 0 years of experience.
Benefits: Benefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment.
Medical https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/certified-health-rates.pdf
Dental https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/certified-dental-rates.pdf
Vision https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/vision-insurance-rates.pdf
Reports To: The teacher reports to the building principal and/or the building administration.
General Duties: The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. The Teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the Teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year. The Teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning; the Teacher modifies instruction, re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success.
Physical Requirements
- Seldom = Less than 25 % 3. Often = 51 to 75%
- Occasional = 26 to 50 % 4. Very Frequent = 76 % & above
Ability to carry 25 pounds (2)
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations (4)
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter (4)
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels (4)
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation (4)
Ability to operate office equipment (4)
Ability to reach in all directions (4)
Amount of force to push / pull up to 15 pounds (3), 25-30 pounds (2), and 50 or more (1)
Amount to lift 25-30 pounds (2) and 50 or more pounds (1)
Climbing (1)
Overhead work (2)
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.
Twitter: @msdwt_HR
Twitter: @msdwt
Website: www.msdwt.k12.in.us
Facebook: Washington Township Schools
Salary : $52,000
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