Harris | Teacher Grade 3 | 2026-2027 School Year

Harris Elementary School; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,547; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Vision & Dental)

Public Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Basic Term Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Harris Elementary School in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Grade 3 Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a valid Indiana teaching license or eligible for alternative credentials, with emphasis on literacy alignment for Grade 3 retention.

The position offers a full-time schedule (7:45am-3:45pm) during the school year, with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of effective teaching practices and lesson plan development.
• Ability to educate all students to high standards in alignment with district/state requirements.
• REPA licensure options and endorsement requirements must be documented in the application.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services to educate all students to high standards.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom instruction.
• Meet district, state, and federal guidelines and standards.

Skills

Effective teaching practices

Education

Indiana teaching license or eligible

REPA/REPA3 licensure options (K-6, P-3)

Early Literacy Endorsement alignment for grade 3

Job description

Harris | Teacher Grade 3 | 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools Harris Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5822701

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PURPOSE

Provide instructional services necessary to educate all students to high standards that align with district, state, and federal requirements, guidelines, and standards.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School Year
• Work Hours: 7:45am-3:45pm
• Benefits Included: Health Insurance (with Vision and Dental), Public Pension, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life Insurance, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels and/or subject areas OR be eligible to obtain an alternative teaching credential. REPA/REPA 3 Licensure Options:

• Elementary Generalist K-6
• Early Childhood Education P-3
• Indiana's Early Literacy Endorsement requires teachers who teach retained grade 3 students to hold or be working toward the Early Literacy Endorsement to align with the science of reading standards for the 26-27 school year. Please upload proof you meet this requirement as an attachment to your application. This includes any Grade 3, MLL, Interventionist or Special Education Teacher that may work with retained grade 3 students.

Must possess knowledge of effective practices, including principles, theories, procedures, and techniques used in lesson plan development and classroom instruction.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Teacher Job Description 3.21.2024.pdf

REMINDER: Final date for current FWCS teacher transfers is July 10, 2026.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 to $83,547 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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