Art Teacher - Long Term Guest Teacher

MSD of Warren Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD of Warren Township seeks a qualified teacher for assignment in Indianapolis, Indiana. A certified teacher with a valid license will be paid their teacher daily rate based on the attached salary schedule, starting on day one of the assignment.

A non-certified guest teacher in this role will be paid $150 per day throughout the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements instruction according to the District approved curriculum.
• Develops daily lesson plans and presents lessons to cover the curriculum.
• Monitors and remediates student progress and provides feedback.
• Maintains records and communicates with parents as required.

Job description

A certified teacher with a valid license in this role will be paid their teacher daily rate (based on the attached salary schedule) beginning on the first day of the assignment.

A non-certified guest teacher in this role will be paid $150 per day throughout the assignment.

Essential Functions

• Works with administrators, other Teachers, and/or instructional teams to plan and implement instruction according to the District approved and adopted curriculum;
• Develops daily lesson plans and presents lessons, using a variety of instructional methods and techniques, to ensure that the Teacher effectively covers the curriculum in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year;
• Understands and implements the use of the adopted curriculum, instructional materials, and digital platforms;
• Prepares instruction, using a variety of techniques and strategies, assignments and assessments for learning;
• Monitors, assists, corrects, re-teaches and remediates student performance to ensure student progress;
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages and needs of students;
• Evaluates and consistently provides feedback to students during instruction, small group sessions and via other digital platforms;
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate;
• Effectively manages student behavior in the classroom and throughout the building, and administers appropriate discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior;
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem;
• Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise, seeking assistance for problems which are beyond the Teachers skills or expertise;
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents;
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, written communications, and District approved platforms;
• Encourages parental involvement through school and online/virtual activities, connecting home and school;
• Participates in an active and cooperative effort with other faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate instruction and instructional programs for continuing school improvement;
• Participates in faculty meetings, staff development activities, and personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge;
• Conducts standardized tests in accordance with State guidelines, District policies, the Principals expectations;
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports;
• Assigns grades, recommends promotion or retention, and/or participates in decisions regarding students placement in appropriate classroom situations for the ensuing year;
• Assists in the protection of students both on campus and online/virtually, and students property when on campus;
• Supervision of students;
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used in the District. With the support of the District, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position;
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.

Non-essential Functions

• Shares, with other Teacher/teachers and school staff, the responsibility for monitoring halls, study areas, and the lunchroom;
• Performs related duties, such as sponsoring a student club or organization, coaching a team, or supervising after school activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building Principal.