Long Term Leave - 5th Grade

Perry Township School District

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 23,062 - 54,427

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Perry Township School District is seeking a long-term leave substitute teacher for 5th grade with a daily rate structure focusing on delivering district-approved curriculum and monitoring student progress. The role includes grading, documentation, and maintaining a safe, conducive learning environment, with collaboration across grade-level staff and participation in faculty meetings.

Ideal candidates will have familiarity with data systems, current teaching methods, and strong communication.

Qualifications

Knowledge of data information systems and data analysis to guide instruction.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology in teaching.
Ability to organize and coordinate work and meet schedules.
Ability to use computer network systems and software applications.

Responsibilities

Administers elementary curriculum aligned with district goals and objectives.
Grading and entering grades into the system.
Maintains safe classroom environment for individualized and small group instruction.
Develops lesson plans and translates them into learning experiences.
Keeps accurate records of student activities, achievement and attendance.
Ensures student conduct meets school standards and policies.
Coordinates with grade-level staff and participates in meetings.
Supervises students during activities outside the classroom.
Administers standardized tests as per district programs.

Skills

Data information systems

Data analysis

Teaching methods

Communication skills

Technology implementation

Record keeping

Organization

Team collaboration

Ability to adapt

Self-evaluation

Education

Previous school experience

Education credentials

Tools

Computer networks

School information systems

Job description

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Openings as of 7/27/2026

Long Term Leave - 5th Grade JobID: 6741

Date Posted: 7/20/2026

Long Term Leave -5th

Approximate Time Frame 01/27/2027 to ???

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Essential Job Functions

Administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Responsible for grading and entering grades into the system.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and grade level meetings.
Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs if certified.

Pay Rate

$125 non certified daily rate

$135 retired Perry teacher daily rate

$217.42 certified Teacher daily rate on day 15+

$275.75 retired Perry Teacher/Bachelors/long term assignment 15+ days on day one

$294.73 retired Perry Teacher/Masters/long term assignment 15+ days on day one

Equipment

Uses standard teaching equipment such as personal computers, printer, telephone, pens and pencils, dry erase markers, timer, etc.

Travel Requirements

No travel required.

Work Schedule

Standard teacher work schedule per building with specific start and end time dictated by school schedule.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, parents, and staff.
Proven ability to report work on a regular and punctual basis.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
Ability to meet professional teacher education requirements of school and district.
Ability to encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and to use that information to adjust teaching strategies.
Ability to maintain discipline in accordance with the rulesand disciplinary systems of the school.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Proven ability to establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.