Middle School Social Studies Teacher

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township MSDWT is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures religions ethnic groups races and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrows leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation amplify diverse and critical thinking and inspire growth and achievement.JOB DETAILSJob Title Middle School Social Studies TeacherQualifications Profile Licensure This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of EducationEducation Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of IndianaLocation Eastwood Middle SchoolPosition Start Date 842026Work Schedule Full-TimeCalendar Length 185 day contractFLSA Classification Salaried ExemptSalaryHourly Rate The teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at Bachelors 53000Masters 54000 with 0 years of experience.Benefits Benefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment. Additional benefits information can be found at httpswww.msdwt.k12.in.usbenefitsJOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTSPosition Purpose DescriptionThe Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. The Teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the Teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year. The Teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning the Teacher modifies instruction re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students success.Essential FunctionsPlan prepare and deliver standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of students in assigned subject areasAssess monitor and document student progress through multiple measures maintaining accurate records and providing timely feedback to students and familiesEstablish and maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement social-emotional development and academic achievementCollaborate with colleagues administrators support staff and caregivers to support student learningAdditional DutiesSupervise students during non-instructional time including hallway transitions lunch periods or assigned duties before and after schoolMaintain classroom materials and technologySubmit required documentation in a timely mannerPerform other duties as assigned by building administrationKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesDeep content knowledge in assigned subject areas and understanding of adolescent development and evidence-based instructional practicesAbility to differentiate instruction for students with varying academic levels English language learners students with disabilities and other diverse learnersEffective written and verbal communication skills with students families and colleagues maintaining professional standardsProficiency with instructional technology learning management systems and data analysis tools to enhance instruction and track student outcomesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTPERCENT OF TIMESeldom Less than 25Occasional 26 to 50Often 51 to 75Very Frequent 76 and aboveAbility to stand for extended periods of timeOftenAbility to carry 25 poundsOccasionalAmount to lift 25 poundsOccasionalAmount of force to pushpull up to 25poundsSeldomAbility to work at a desk conference table or in meetings of various configurationsVery FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes rules and policies and other printed matterVery FrequentAbility to hear and understand speech at normal levelsVery FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversationVery FrequentAbility to operate office equipmentVery FrequentAbility to reach in all directionsVery FrequentClimbingSeldomOverhead workSeldomCONTACT INFORMATIONJamie Tutin Principaljtutinmsdwt.k12.in.usThe Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunityequal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws regulations and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ethnic or national origin gender genetic information age disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression and veterans status.