Elementary Educator: Growth & Equity Advocate

The PATH School; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The PATH School in Indianapolis seeks dedicated educators who are committed to empowering urban scholars through rigorous, culturally responsive teaching and strong social-emotional support.

They value relationships with families and a data-informed approach to instruction, along with teamwork and ongoing professional development to ensure every scholar thrives academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Assesses scholars and groups of students using various test results to help determine placement.
• Uses data, such as progress reports and areas of trouble, to provide instruction to scholars and bring their skills up to grade level.
• Monitors the progress of his or her entire caseload, maintains records and communicates with families and teachers.
• Attends and participates in ongoing training sessions, data analysis meetings and workshops.
• Works with a team to help identify best practices for individual scholars and groups of scholars.
• Provides input regarding development and implementation of an intervention plan.
• Prepares reports for families, teachers and administration regularly.
• Participates in evaluations of the intervention plan.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with scholars, families, administrators, and PATH team members.
• Direct, coordinate, and teach curriculum consistently with school initiatives and best instructional practices.
• Display an understanding of The PATH School vision, mission and core values.
• Explore resources and information to support classroom instruction and planning.
• Use data to improve instruction.
• Plan, pace, differentiate, and select best practices to meet the needs of all scholars.
• Plan and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Encourage and cultivate the social and emotional growth of all scholars.
• Develop lesson plans and assessments aligned with procedures and standards.
• Establish and communicate clear standards and objectives for all learning activities.
• Integrate technology into the instructional program.
• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Prepare classroom for class activities and maintain discipline consistent with school rules.
• Observe and evaluate scholars' performance and development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of scholars' progress and development.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to scholars, colleagues and parents regarding scholar progress.

Skills

Assessment

Data-driven instruction

Family communication

Intervention planning

Team collaboration

Documentation

Professional development

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

The PATH School in Indianapolis seeks dedicated educators who are committed to empowering urban scholars through rigorous, culturally responsive teaching and strong social-emotional support.

They value relationships with families and a data-informed approach to instruction, along with teamwork and ongoing professional development to ensure every scholar thrives academically and personally.