Kindergarten Teacher Lynwood Elementary

In MSD of Decatur Township, we’re seeking teachers who want to make a significant impact on students’ lives, grow in their practice, and be part of an innovative community of educators.

• Facilitate effective lessons
• Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs
• Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind
• Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students
• Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding
• Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments
• Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents
• Organize supplies, resources, and equipment
• Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities
• Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly
• Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports
• Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings
• Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room
• Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities
• Establishing and maintaining a positive line of communication with parents

• Caring nature while teaching the students
• Good observation skills and learning the behavioral patterns of children
• Key soft skills such as patience, interpersonal communication, empathy, organization, etc are needed
• Good communication skills that help in interacting with the parents
• Addressing the needs and requirements of children with skillful attention
• Efficient in using visuals to support teaching methodologies
• Knowledge about using transition methods that help students to move from one subject to another
• Understand and use technology
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
• Current Indiana Teaching License
• The candidate must be knowledgeable in equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable in cross curricular literacy instruction.
• The candidate must have the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents and all stakeholders.
• The candidate must believe in the power of continuous improvement and desire to grow professionally as an educator through collaborative support.
• Proficient in the integration of technology in instruction daily.

Equal Opportunity Employer