Middle School Band Director

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is seeking a dedicated Teacher for its Indianapolis location. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in education and an Indiana State Teaching license. The position offers a salary starting at $51,000 for a Bachelor’s degree and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing lesson plans, teaching students, and adapting methods to ensure educational success. This is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and supportive educational community.

Qualifications

• Required to develop daily lesson plans covering curriculum.
• Responsible for using various instructional methods for student needs.
• Must possess an Indiana State Teaching license.

Responsibilities

• Teach groups of students in a classroom setting.
• Modify instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Assess students' learning and success.

Skills

Instructional methods

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in elementary or secondary education

Indiana State Teaching license

Job description

Overview

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis in the State of Indiana, Marion County. 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.

Job Details

Title: Teacher

Type: Contract Employee

Work Days: 185 Day Contract (Does not include holidays)

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required in elementary or secondary education

Licensure: Indiana State Teaching license

Salary Schedule: Starts at Bachelor’s $51,000, Master’s $52,000 with 0 years of experience

Benefits: Effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment.

• Medical: https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/certified-health-rates.pdf
• Dental: https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/certified-dental-rates.pdf
• Vision: https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/vision-insurance-rates.pdf

Reports To: The building principal and/or the building administration.

General Duties

The 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.

Physical Requirements

• Seldom = Less than 25%
• Occasional = 26 to 50%
• Often = 51 to 75%
• Very frequent = 76% & above
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (3)
• Ability to carry 25 pounds (2)
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations (4)
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter (4)
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels (4)
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation (4)
• Ability to operate office equipment (4)
• Ability to reach in all directions (4)
• Amount of force to push / pull up to 15 pounds (3), 25 to 30 pounds (2), and 50 or more (1)
• Amount to lift 25–30 pounds (2) and 50 or more pounds (1)
• Climbing (1)
• Overhead work (2)

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal 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 veteran's status.