K-4 Elementary Teacher: Inspire, Teach & Grow Minds

Application Statement

By submitting this application I authorize LaPorte Community School Corporation to check my employment history including, without limitation, evaluations, criminal arrest and conviction record, reference checks, and any investigatory information possessed by any private or public employer or any state, local, or federal agency.

I further authorize those persons, agencies, or entities that the La Porte Community School Corporation contacts in connection with my employment application to fully provide the La Porte Community School Corporation any information on the matters set forth above.

I expressly waive, in connection with any request for or provision of information, any claims, including without limitation, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy, or interference with contractual relations that I might otherwise have against the La Porte Community School Corporation, its agents and officials, or against any provider of such information.

It is also understood and agreed that any misrepresentation, by me, in this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or separation from the employer's service if I have been employed.

Position Requirements

Elementary School Teacher

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Qualifications:Indiana Teaching License (MEETING HIGHLY QUALIFIED STANDARDS)

-Rules 46-47:

Elementary

-Rules 2002:

Elementary-Intermediate Generalist

-REPA:

Elementary Generalist K-6

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building principal

SUMMARY: Teaches pre-K pupils academic, social, and manipulative skills in public educational system by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Prepares teaching outline (lesson plans) for course of study.

Teaches subject matter, skills, and values which contribute to the students’ development as mature, responsible, and independent adults.

Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.

Integrates and utilizes technology as an instructional tool.

Strives to implement the corporation Mission Statement through instructional strategies that reflect recommendations from department heads, supervisors, and principals.

Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.

Administers state and local testing programs as directed.

Addresses individual, as well as group, academic and social needs.

Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.

Integrates and utilizes identified Essential Skills in lesson planning, presentation, and assessment.

Demonstrates knowledge of State Standards and Indicators through integration and use as instructional/learning bench marks.

Integrates and utilizes adopted corporation curriculum materials appropriate to grade-level lesson planning, presentation, and assessment.

Attends meetings, including case conferences and annual case reviews, and participates in school functions when related to the instructional program.

Maintains order in the classroom and on the playground.

Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.

Discusses pupil's academic and behavioral problems with parents and suggests remedial/ corrective action.

Keeps attendance and grade records as required by administration and school board.

Faithfully carries out all policies, administrative guidelines, and provisions of the teachers’ handbook(s) and current Working Agreement at the school and corporation level.

Serves as sponsor or director for extra-curricular activities and performs duties as directed.

Participates in professional-development opportunities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform…