Openings as of 6/8/2023
JOB TITLE: School Year Custodial (See attachment for further details.)
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under general supervision, the Custodian performs custodial tasks for an assigned school of the District. Employees in this class are responsible for accomplishing a daily routine of custodial tasks that provide school personnel, students, and the public with an environmentally safe, clean, attractive, comfortable, and efficient place in which to work and conduct school activities. Performs related work as directed.
STARTING PAY: MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren for hours worked from November 1, 2021 through May 31, 2023. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this Level 4 position is $14.10; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $16.60 per hour through May 31, 2023. Medical benefits are available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment, as long as enrollment forms are received within 31 days of the effective date.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensures that the assigned areas are properly opened daily and fully secured upon completion of daily tasks (i.e., locking doors and windows, turning off electrical equipment, etc.).
Performs sanitizing tasks in various facility areas (i.e., restrooms, kitchen and food areas, cafeterias, etc.).
Performs custodial tasks (i.e., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; washing windows; dusting furniture; cleaning vents, fans, walls, etc.).
Performs physically demanding tasks requiring use of cleaning equipment and heavy custodial equipment (i.e., vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing, floor buffing, etc.).
Uses electrical cleaning equipment (i.e., vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, high speed buffers, etc.) in the cleaning of the assigned facility during hours assigned.
Uses appropriate chemicals and cleaners safely and productively according to instructions and established rules/regulations to ensure the safety of students, the public, and all staff (including the custodian).
Responds to emergency situations in order to confine, resolve or prevent injurious or otherwise hazardous conditions (i.e., spills, broken windows, broken locks, etc.).
Moves furniture and other equipment in the performance of duties.
Cleans equipment and tools after use, maintains cleanliness and order in storage areas.
Report equipment malfunctions and facility maintenance needs to your immediate supervisor.
Performs routine maintenance on facility custodial equipment, such as changing vacuum cleaner bags, and changing buffer machine pads and checking batteries for equipment when needed.
Performs non-cleaning tasks in general facility maintenance (i.e., changing light bulbs, filling paper and soap dispensers, assisting in setting up for meetings/conferences, etc.).
Functions independently or as part of a custodial crew depending on the nature of the task, such as in seasonal/extreme weather facility preparations and/or other major custodial projects.
Responsible for checking email regularly, keeping up to date on DIstrict information on the Warren Employee Portal, as job appropriate.
With the support of the District, attends training to ensure proficiency at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information as part of their job responsibilities.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Performs related duties as directed.
ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. EXPERIENCE: Previous work experience that demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively operate standard facility custodial equipment, and ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
3. CERTIFICATION &/OR LICENSURE: None required.
4. OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to arrange, compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and/or information. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying details. Performs such within well established policies, procedures and standards.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of electrically powered custodial equipment, and hand-held supplies and cleaning tools.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition and subtraction.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, fumes, dusts, wetness, humidity, machinery, vibrations, temperature and noise extremes, disease, pathogenic substances, and toxic/poisonous agents.
JOB TITLE: Academic Coach (Adult Education)
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Professional), salaried employee
WORK DAYS: 170 days (does not include holidays)
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 10 hours per day
WORK YEAR: The work year for the Academic Coach is year round, Monday-Thursday, day and evening hours.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: $60,000
REPORTS TO: Instructional Coach reports to the Building Director and Assistant Director
SUPERVISES: N/A
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Academic Coach’s focus is to provide customized, relevant, and ongoing support to classroom teachers. In order to support teachers and improve instruction in multilingual reading/speaking and listening literacy and adult basic education reading, language, and mathematics, the coach will assist with staff development by facilitating staff and subject level meetings, modeling lessons, providing classroom observations, and coaching. The coach may also assist in screening, diagnosing and monitoring student progress, as well as recommending any intervention strategies that may be indicated by the assessment process. The coach will teach an adult education course.
Essential Functions:
Support teachers with the implementation of effective reading and math strategies and interventions that increase student achievement through collaboration and coaching (Invest in People, Invest in the Future of our Graduates)
Leads district aligned, building based professional development and supports teachers through implementation of those best practices (Invest in People, Invest in the Future of our Graduates)
Develops teachers, new to Warren, in the area of instruction and classroom management (Invest in People, Invest in the Future of our Graduates)
Collaborates with Director and Assistant Director to effectively communicate the district’s instructional vision (Invest in People, Invest in Efficiencies)
Exhibits an understanding of current scientifically-based research in instructional practices and continuous improvement (Invest in People)
Actively participates in building level data meetings, data collection, and analysis of school-wide data based on district calendars (Invest in the Future of our Graduates, Invest in Efficiencies)
Assists teachers in the use of adult basic education common assessments and benchmarking data to guide instruction and track academic performance (Invest in the Future of our Graduates, Invest in Efficiencies)
Develops teachers in their use of digital content to support instructional practices and tracks monthly data (Invest in People, Invest in Efficiencies)
Contributes to the development and revision of curriculum; serves on curriculum mapping team (Invest in Efficiencies)
Teaches an adult education course (Invest in the Future of our Graduates)
Supports projects based on grant writings (Invest in Efficiencies)
Supports textbook adoption process for adult education materials (Invest in Efficiencies)
Supports Journey of a Graduate implementation (Invest in the Future of our Graduates)
Develops and maintains such records and reports as are necessary to the successful execution of the job (Invest in Efficiencies)
Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors
1. Other duties as assigned by the Director
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES:
Exudes positivity and a proactive/solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Ability to produce, analyze, interpret and summarize data.
Knowledge of best practices at the district and building level.
Must possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Must possess strong writing and verbal communication/presentation skills.
Specialized training or endorsement in reading/literacy instruction.
Knowledge of best practices for teaching and learning such as:
Differentiated Instruction
Content-Area Reading and Writing Instruction and Literacy
Cooperative Learning
Comprehensive/Balanced Literacy
Literacy Work Stations
Mathematical Practices
Ability to organize and present information to various groups
Organizational skills in the area of time, tasks, and resources
Working knowledge of or ability to learn technology applications
Knowledge and experience in data-driven instructional decisions
Knowledge of College and Career Readiness State Standards
Education/Training: An earned Master's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
Experience: Five years of experience as a classroom teacher or school counselor in a public school setting is required.
Certification and/or Licenses: Holds a valid Indiana School Teaching license.
Other: The ability to perform the essential functions and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required. Success in working with people in establishing goals, setting objectives, and developing action plans to produce the expected results.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Academic Coach primarily involve a daily combination of office work, traveling through the school building and grounds, and interacting with students, teachers and community members. Efficient use of a personal computer is important to the effective accomplishment of these job responsibilities.
This job does not require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and via telephone is very important. The ability to compose documents that are readily and fully understood is very important.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed without significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of Professional Personnel.
Approved by: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Reviewed and agreed to by: ____________________________________ Date: __________________
The Metropolitan School District of Warren Township does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race,color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, military status, ancestry or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, “Protected Classes”) occurring in the Corporation’s employment opportunities, programs and/or activities, or if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation’s employment opportunites, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation environment.
JOB TITLE: Head Coach of an Athletic Sport (an extracurricular assignment) FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Not applicable. Paid via stipend. WORK DAYS: WCHS Athletics Season follows IHSSA Calendar, hours vary and include weekends. STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: Varies and are outside of contracted hours. WORK YEAR: WCHS Athletics Season follows IHSSA Calendar. SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Head Coach is paid on the “Teachers Athletic Extracurricular” salary schedule, paid via stipend during the season. The Teacher assigned to fulfill the duties of Coach is eligible for benefits on the “Teachers” benefits schedule due to his/her employment as a teacher, not due to being responsible for these extracurricular duties. The Head Coach that is not a Teacher or Non-Certified employee, but is a Lay Coach, defined as non-certified employee used only in the Athletic Program, is paid during season via stipend and not eligible for benefits.
REPORTS TO: The Head Coach reports to the WCHS Athletic Director.
SUPERVISES: The Head Coach is responsible for supervising assistant coaches and team support staff, if they have them.
Job Summary:
The WCHS Head Coach is responsible for promoting an appreciation for teamwork, sportsmanship and excellence. The WCHS sets a good example and provides leadership and supervision for the team and individuals. provides leadership, maintains an athletics program that is committed to the District’s mission and strategic plan, and ensures compliance with all state, national association and conference policies, rules and regulations.
Essential Expectations
Follows and is knowledgeable of all rules of the IHSAA and the sport as found in the IHSAA by-laws.
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Satisfy all requirements by the IHSAA and Warren Township School District in a timely manner.
Hold organizational meetings for parents and team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the sport.
Develop a regular practice plan and schedule and organize practice times in accordance to the guidelines set forth by the IHSAA to provide both individual and team development. All practices, open gyms, and conditioning sessions must be supervised.
Establish, maintain, and submit team Supervision Plan to Athletic Directors annually (July).
Establish and maintain standards of assistant coach and student-athlete behavior and provide supervision of athletes at all times.
Assume responsibility for your team until all athletes are dressed and have left the building.
Assume responsibility to secure all gates, doors, locker rooms, goals, curtains, and any other facility before leaving the area, even if you found it unsecured when you arrived.
Conform to school district and athletic policy to assure that students are not given school or coach keys when the coach is not with that student.
Conform to Athletic Department policy for all financial procedures as specified in the Coach's Handbook.
Ensure that a prudent reserve stays in your sport club account at the end of every season.
Ensure that no student-athlete participates in any open gym, conditioning, or practice without having a completed physical on file with the Athletic Trainers and Athletic Office. The student-athlete must leave said venue immediately if this requirement has not been met.
Monitor, with the assistance of the Academic Coaches, the academic performance of team members to ensure that NCAA & IHSAA eligibility requirements are met; and encourage and ensure student-athletes maintain a high academic standard.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency cards, equipment inventory, and other related records.
Schedule facilities (online) for all conditioning, open gyms, and practices by set deadlines.
Assess player's skills and assign team positions by published due dates.
Work with Athletic Department and Athletic Trainers in selecting reliable and dependable student managers and trainers; assign their duties, supervise their work, and maintain requirements, awards, etc., as with any other student- athlete. All related team personnel must wear clothing/uniforms which indicates they are part of your team and follow all team rules and regulations.
Prepare a roster of all team members and submit to the Athletic Office, Athletic Trainers, and Academic Coaches at the latest 5 days following try-outs. Any time you add or delete an athlete from your roster, communicate the specific addition or deletion to all entities above.
Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observe players during practice and competition to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
Assign duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director and/or Head Coach
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Ideal candidates will have experience coaching and/or playing within a high-performing Soccer program or organization.
2. EXPERIENCE: Any teacher employed by the District is welcome to express interest in this extracurricular assignment. It is preferred that all candidates have experience as a coach/player/participant of the assignment.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Must be up to date with all certifications required for their sport as required by their District and the State of Indiana.
4. OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions and to fulfill the physical/sensory/ environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Coach involve a high degree of organization and physical activity.
The job typically involves some combination of walking, standing and sitting, and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Some chores of this job may require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and via the telephone is very important. It is important for the Coach to have the knowledge to direct physical conditioning and training that is appropriate for the development of each student-athlete.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes. Exposure to machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, disease, or pathogenic substances is not typical.
Intermediate & Middle School Athletic Head Coach Job Description
JOB TITLE: Head Coach of an Athletic Sport (an extracurricular assignment)
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Not applicable. Paid via stipend.
WORK DAYS: Int/Middle Athletics Season follow Athletic Schedules; within the school calendar year
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: Varies and are outside of contracted hours.
WORK YEAR: Int/Middle Athletics Season follow Athletic Schedules; within the school calendar year
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Head Coach is paid on the “Teachers Athletic Extracurricular” salary schedule, paid via stipend during the season. The Teacher assigned to fulfill the duties of Coach is eligible for benefits on the “Teachers” benefits schedule due to his/her employment as a teacher, not due to being responsible for these extracurricular duties.
The Head Coach that is not a Teacher or Non-Certified employee, but is a Lay Coach, defined as non-certified employee used only in the Athletic Program, is paid during season via stipend and not eligible for benefits.
REPORTS TO: The Head Coach working at an intermediate and middle school reports directly to the building Principal; however, the IMS Athletic Director acts as the Principal’s Designee.
SUPERVISES: The Head Coach is responsible for monitoring/training assistant coaches if they have them.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the assigned sport and works cooperatively with all personnel in maintaining a quality program within the policies and rules of the District. The Head Coach instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, rules, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. The Head Coach supervises the selection of players, the training and conditioning of players, practice sessions and games, and the general safety of the players in all aspects of the sport. The Head Coach sets a good example and provides instruction that will lead the players in the formation of values, pride in accomplishments, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and good sportsmanship. IMS Coaches will work throughout the school year to promote and develop their teams, including partnering with Warren Central High School throughout the school year.
Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, rules, and strategies of the sport;
Instructs and supervises athletes in physical training to enhance their endurance, strength and agility;
Teaches and sets a good example of values, pride in accomplishments, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship;
Monitors athletes’ school attendance, grades and personal conduct;
Works cooperatively with school staff;
Responds to athletes’ injuries and ensures that injuries (and recovery) are treated appropriately;
Works cooperatively with the Athletic Director to ensure that any professional development, like-sport events that require participation throughout the school year at Warren Central HIgh School is communicated and scheduled (beyond regular season) to ensure that District-wide student opportunities and growth are maximized;
Establishes and maintains open communication with athletes’ parents to address any issues and to keep them fully informed;
Manages the uniforms, equipment and school facilities in a responsible manner, and makes arrangements for uniforms, equipment and facilities to be clean and in good repair;
Ensures that their teams are in good financial standing with their fees, actively communicating with athletes and parents to help them meet their obligations.
Ensures that all athletes and assistant coaches know and follow all rules of the District, conference, and state association(s);
Assigns duties to assistant coaches and trainers; communicates and works with assistant coaches and trainers to ensure that they are aware of the Coach’s expectations;
Cooperates with the building Principal, the Athletic Director, other coaches and athletes to promote the best interests of the entire Warren Township Athletic Program;
Assumes responsibility for the conduct of the athletes and assistant coaches during training, practices, and competition;
Provide timely and accurate information that is maintained as part of the job responsibilities (including end-of-season inventory of uniforms and equipment).
Performs other duties as assigned by the building Principal or Athletic Director (if assigned to the high school).
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High School Degree or equivalent.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Must be up to date with all certifications required for their sport as required by their District, the State of Indiana required, including Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Concussion, and Heat-illness. (Football has additional requirements.)
VARSITY ASSISTANT Track COACH JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Varsity Assistant Track Coach (extracurricular assignment)
WORK DAYS: High School coaching seasons are defined by ISHAA.
WORK YEAR: High School coaching seasons are defined by ISHAA.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Varsity Assistant Track Coach is paid on the “Teachers Athletic Extracurricular” salary schedule, paid via stipend during season. The Teacher assigned to fulfill the duties of Coach is eligible for benefits on the “Teachers” benefits schedule due to his/her employment as a teacher, not due to being responsible for these extracurricular duties.
The Varsity Assistant Track Coach that is not a Teacher or Non-Certified employee, but is a Lay Coach, defined as non-certified employee used only in the Athletic Program, is paid during season via stipend and not eligible for benefits.
REPORTS TO: The Athletic Director and the AD’s Designee, the Head Varsity Track Coach
SUPERVISES: The Varsity Assistant Track Coach may supervise the other coaches.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Varsity Assistant Track Coach assists the Varsity Head Track Coach in promoting an appreciation for teamwork, sportsmanship and excellence. The Varsity Assistant Track Coach sets a good example and provides leadership and supervision for the team and individuals.
Assist in the coordination and supervision of the WCHS Track Program and Teams;
Assist in the design and implementation of the training and game program;
Assist in the organization and supervision of the coaching staff to assure the program is properly implemented;
Model positive sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, coaches, and spectators at all times;
Follows and is knowledgeable of all rules of the IHSAA and the sport as found in the IHSAA By-laws and the NFHS Rule Book. Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Provide timely and accurate information that is maintained as part of the job responsibilities (including end-of-season inventory of uniforms and equipment);
Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Track Coach.
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Ideal candidates will have experience coaching and/or playing within a high-performing Track program or organization.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and vial the telephone is very important. It is important for the Coach to have the knowledge to direct physical conditioning and training that is appropriate for the development of each student-athlete.
JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Development Assistant
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, hourly employee.
WORK DAYS: 181 days (those days when students are scheduled to attend school).
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 7 hours per day (not including a 30-minute unpaid duty-free meal break).
WORK YEAR: The Early Childhood Development Assistant is scheduled to work all days when students are scheduled to attend school, depending on which calendar the school follows.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Early Childhood Development Assistant is paid on the “Instructional Assistants” salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the “Support Staff” benefits schedule. Starting hourly rate is $15.06.
REPORTS TO: The Early Childhood Development Assistant is supervised by one or more teachers. Early Childhood Development Assistant s and teachers report to the building Principal.
SUPERVISES: The Early Childhood Development Assistant does not directly supervise.
Under direct supervision, the Early Childhood Development Assistant provides support in an educational environment, performing paraprofessional work in assisting teachers and students. The Early Childhood Development Assistant works with children individually or in small groups by providing basic instruction in abilities and skills developmentally appropriate for Early Childhood aged children. The Early Childhood Development Assistant is responsible for supporting a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, as well as assisting teachers with escorting children to various scheduled activities, i.e., lunch, rest time, restrooms. Performs related work as directed.
Monitors activities and behavior of children during the absence of the classroom teacher(s) to ensure their physical and environmental safe keeping, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
Assists the teacher(s) in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to children.
Provides instruction to children as prescribed by the supervising teacher(s) and reinforces skills introduced by the teacher(s); may utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance the students’ learning skills.
Assists the teacher(s) in checking and objectively evaluating students’ progress; instructs children individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
Assists children with gross motor activities such as grasping, holding objects, posture, crawling, walking, and running; assists children with fine motor activities through activities such as playing with toys, cutting materials, or coloring
May be asked to assist in the preparation of lesson plans; may be asked to provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
Assists the teacher(s) by noticing students’ potential learning, language and/or communication deficiencies; monitors children’s progressive learning skills; makes the teacher aware of students’ possible learning deficiencies; documents records of learning activities and diagnosis.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional materials; performs support tasks such as photocopying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
Coordinates with media center staff for classroom learning resources; sets up equipment in classroom for teacher's instructional studies.
Assists in preparing classroom bulletin boards, classroom decorations, displays of children’s activities, and other classroom objectives.
May be asked to prepare draft reports and to tentatively complete forms, schedules, and other data as directed.
Learns assigned bus route(s) to assist with proper boarding of students.
Maintains accurate and complete records of a variety of student information which may require the use of a computer to enter scores and other children’s data.
May be assigned monitoring duties, i.e., hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty; ensures appropriate student conduct during these periods; escorts students to designated activity areas (i.e., music room, computer room, art classes, assemblies, etc.).
May be assigned to various labs providing assistance to teachers and instruction/information to students.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by warren.
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.
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED is required; an Associate’s degree or higher; or at least sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred (Official transcripts are required to validate education.)
2. EXPERIENCE: Previous vocational training or work experience with preschool or kindergarten age children is preferred.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Able to meet the requirements of a paraprofessional as outlined in ESSA. Pass the required Expanded Criminal History Check and Expanded Child Protection Index Check. Must have at least an associate’s degree or two years of college or passed the ParaPro Assessment. The Highlander Park offers the ParaPro Assessment at no cost for all Warren Township prospective employees. Testing is offered Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. To register for your free assessment, email adulteducation@warren.k12.in.us or call 317-532-3000.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of standard office equipment.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
JOB TITLE: Teacher
WORK DAYS: 184 days (does not include holidays)
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 7 hours per day
WORK YEAR: The work year for the Teacher is set annually in a school calendar adopted by the Board of Education. Teachers work in schools that operate on one calendar; blended school year calendar.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Teacher is paid on the “Teachers” salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the “Teachers” benefits schedule. Bachelor's $47,000 / Master’s $48,000 with 0 years of experience.
REPORTS TO: The Teacher reports to the building Principal and/or other building administrators.
SUPERVISES: The Teacher supervises the instructional assistants who may be assigned to the Teacher’s classroom for that given period of time.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials adopted by the Board of Education. 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 a variety of 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.
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 Teacher’s 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 Principal’s 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 student’s 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;
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.
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
2. EXPERIENCE: Satisfactory completion of student teaching and all coursework required by the college/university and required by the Division of Professional Standards (Indiana Department of Education) for an Indiana Teacher’s License.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Current and valid Indiana Teacher’s License in the grade level and/or subject area for which the teacher is being employed is required (or eligibility for an Emergency Permit, if the District is willing to submit a request for an Emergency Permit).