Preparation College Career 7th & 8th Grade Teacher

Exploring College and Careers 5th and 6th Grade District Teacher

Location:

Block Middle School

Reports to:

District Career Coaches / Building Principals

The Exploring College & Careers Teacher provides engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction for students in grades 5–6 through an allied arts model. This teacher helps students begin exploring their interests, strengths, career pathways, and postsecondary opportunities while building future‑ready skills. Instruction includes career awareness, goal setting, leadership, financial literacy, employability skills, and digital portfolio development using tools such as Schoo Links. Schoo Links supports elementary career exploration, goal setting, and student portfolio features.

• Bachelor's of Arts Degree
• Valid Indiana Teaching Certification

• Assure compliance with all State Department laws and all Board of Education policies and regulations of the Superintendent relating to transportation
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Assess and modify instruction for students not mastering state and local standards
• Determine accommodations and methods of teaching and grading a student’s progress
• Experience in Skyward student management
• Provide consultation to colleagues when needed
• Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences and other communication methods
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth; keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
• Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work
• Collaborate with teachers serving students with disabilities: co‑planning and team teaching
• Share resources for the benefit of each child
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the school
• Utilize Schoo Links to support student exploration, goal setting, and portfolio development
• Guide students through career interest inventories and career exploration activities
• Help students document reflections, artifacts, accomplishments, and future goals in their digital portfolios
• Monitor student progress and participation within the platform
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, counselors, administrators, and district staff to align career readiness experiences
• Coordinate partnerships with community members, businesses, and guest speakers to provide authentic career connections
• Support family engagement opportunities related to college and career readiness
• Maintain records of student progress and completion of career exploration activities

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Pre K‑12 Teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. School City of East Chicago reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.