5th Grade Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5, 6

Date Posted:
7/26/2026

Location:
Indian Creek
Elementary Classroom Teacher

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate 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.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

• 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

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

• 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.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Ensures 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, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• IN State Certification as an Elementary Teacher

Education

• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.