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