UCE Grade 5 Elementary Teacher

Grade 5 Teacher

Effective immediately, Union Township School Corporation will accept online applications for the position of Elementary Teacher for the upcoming School Year at Union Center Elementary School. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teacher's Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Develop the student's fullest acquisition of knowledge, skills, concepts, and attitudes.

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
• Maintain knowledge and skills with High Ability Program changes and updates.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine priorities for their children's social, emotional and academic growth.
• Partner with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to support students' academic and social-emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic issues or special academic interests.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Administer standardized, formative and state mandated assessments and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Adhere to all district policies and procedures.
• Support the district's mission, vision, values and strategic plan.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
• Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Appropriate Indiana teaching licensure for subject area and level taught.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Demonstrate collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Excellent technology skills
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Commitment to working effectively with culturally, economically and socially diverse students and families.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Strong communication skills verbally, orally and written.
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.

• Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers' Unit Contract.

• Indiana State Teacher Certification.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree preferred.

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Exempt