POSITION TITLE: 

3rd Grade Teacher     

POSITION SUMMARY:

A 3rd grade teacher is highly qualified and an Indiana State certified teacher responsible for delivering the Indiana Academic Standards in a differentiated, general education learning environment.

 
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:   

Building Principal

DUTIES:  

A teaching candidate must fully implement the 3rd grade curriculum, in conjunction with the instructional materials provided by the South Bend Empowerment Zone.

Additionally the teacher will:

• provide adequate lesson plans.
• provide direct instruction, support and guidance.
• manage the learning process, focus on students’ individual needs, and assess student growth.
• maintain a safe classroom environment and appropriate classroom management.
• make parent contact as necessary to advance each child’s learning.
• complete and maintain all required student records.
• utilize technology, as required.

Other duties which will be assessed include:

• using multiple sources of data collection including the 8-Step process, mClass, and fluency testing to inform instructional decisions.
• employing a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
• structuring the classroom environment to maintain student interest and engagement.
• maintaining professional responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating the process of learning by attending and participating in required staff meetings/ staff development.
• working together with the grade level team.

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Valid Indiana Teaching License
• Highly Qualified

 *Applicant must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on their most recent evaluation.

COMPENSATION: 

Starting salary for new teachers with 0 years' experience will be $46,000 for SY24-25. Compensation increases with experience and education, according to the current salary placement schedule. (Placement to be assessed during the onboarding process and includes prior employment verifications.) 

*Position subject to grant funding