POSITION TITLE: 

5th Grade Teacher     

POSITION SUMMARY:

A 5th grade teacher is highly qualified and an Indiana State certified teacher responsible for delivering the Indiana Academic Standards in conjunction with curriculum materials provided by the South Bend Empowerment Zone in a differentiated, general education learning environment.

 
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:   

Building Principal

DUTIES:  

A teaching candidate must fully implement the 5th grade curriculum while following the instructional maps and other  provided instructional resources.

Additionally the teacher will:

• provide adequate lesson plans.
• provide direct instruction, support and guidance.
• manage the learning process, and 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 participates 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