Teacher - Elementary

About Irvington Community Schools

ICS’s three campuses feature small community schools. This intimate learning environment enhances our ability to provide differentiated instruction and innovative programming in delivering outstanding educational services, while making a positive lifelong impact on our students’ intellectual, emotional, and civic development.

At the heart of our schools is a strong community/neighborhood focus. ICS employees have an evident love of children and for the mission of K-12 urban education. Building strong relationships between students and staff is at the heart of our work and is a key factor in our success. 

ICS has consistently been one of the highest performing charter schools in the state of Indiana and traditionally outperforms area school districts; further, ICS is ranked in the top tier of academic performance among the charter schools in the portfolio of the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office of Education Innovation (OEI)

Purpose of Position/Summary:

Provides rigorous differentiated instruction based on the Indiana state standards in licensed content areas.

Role Expectations (How we measure success):

• Gives timely academic feedback to students in the form of written/verbal comments and grades

• Actively participates in TAP teacher evaluation system

• Uses formative, summative, and standardized assessments to inform instruction

• Seeks to improve performance through professional development

• Maintains valid Indiana teaching license 

• Keeps accurate grade and attendance records

• Independently and effectively uses assigned prep time

• Builds a classroom culture that fosters belongingness and safety for students

• Communicates consistently and frequently with parents/guardians

• Actively seeks out help when needed

• Adequately prepares for absences by leaving clear lesson plans and explanation of expectations for guest teachers

• Consistently applies all student safety and discipline policies in classroom and school building

Essential Responsibilities/Activities:

• Provides data-informed lesson plans and instruction using Indiana state standards as the guide

• Builds effective relationships with teachers, students and staff

• Engages in school positive behavior incentive system (PBIS), discipline matrix, and restorative practices

• Exhibits professional habits including: attire, timeliness, attendance, and communication

• Fulfill non-academic responsibilities including: lunch coverage, hallway monitor, arrival/dismissal supervision

• Is involved in school community through participation in clubs, sports, tutoring, and other activities

• Strives to work and live by The Irvington Way

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education required

• Valid Indiana teaching license required

• Strong technology skills, competent in the use of Google applications

• Flexible mindset with the willingness to adapt quickly to change

• Comfortable speaking in front of students in a classroom setting

• Willingness to follow classroom discipline policies and procedures

Qualifications