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5th Grade Teaching Position (26/27 School Year) - West Newton

ReNEW Schools, Decatur, IL, United States


In MSD of Decatur Township, we’re seeking teachers who want to make a significant impact on students’ lives, grow in their practice, and be part of an innovative community of educators.

Our ideal candidate will join a dedicated team of educators. The candidate must be knowledgeable in equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners, believe in the power of teamwork, collaborative professional learning communities, and overall provide excellent instruction in their classroom everyday.

Educational Responsibilities

Facilitate effective lessons

Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs

Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind

Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students

Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding

Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments

Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress

Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment

Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents

Organize supplies, resources, and equipment

Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities

Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly

Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate

Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports

Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings

Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room

Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities

Establish and maintain a positive line of communication with parents

Key Skills

Caring nature while teaching the students

Good observation skills and learning the behavioral patterns of children

Key soft skills such as patience, interpersonal communication, empathy, organization, etc are needed

Good communication skills that help in interacting with the parents

Addressing the needs and requirements of children with skillful attention

Efficient in using visuals to support teaching methodologies

Knowledge about using transition methods that help students to move from one subject to another

Understand and use technology

Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Current Indiana Teaching License

The candidate must be knowledgeable in equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners.

The candidate must be knowledgeable in cross curricular literacy instruction.

The candidate must have the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents and all stakeholders.

The candidate must believe in the power of continuous improvement and desire to grow professionally as an educator through collaborative support.

Proficient in the integration of technology in instruction daily.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education

Current Indiana Teaching License

Individual must have excellent organizational and communication – skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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