Purpose of Position/Summary:

Irvington Community Elementary School is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic teacher to become part of the team of outstanding educators on staff. The position involves collaboration with the other teachers within the assigned grade level and a commitment to student achievement. Teachers at ICES have a high level of input into curriculum development and lesson planning.

The teacher is responsible for evaluating student assessment data to plan instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners. Differentiated instruction and flexible grouping are an integral part of the expectations for this position. The teacher is also responsible for maintaining individualized communication with parents and for conducting parent teacher conferences twice yearly to ensure the highest level of service to our students.

Classes consist of students with diverse experiences and levels of performance. To help support the classroom teacher, both Title I Instructional Assistants and Special Education staff push into the classrooms to assist with core instructional time.

Irvington Community Schools, Inc. is a public charter school serving the needs of a diverse population of students in the historic Irvington area. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the school's mission and of the charter school movement in general.

Job Requirements:

• Enthusiasm for content and developmental needs and energy of young students.
• Provide a creative, engaging approach to lesson planning and use of resources.
• Focus on building and modeling interpersonal relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Demonstrate competence in Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks.
• Assist with development of a program that serves the needs of students
• Keep up- to-date and relevant as new technologies develop

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Elementary Education is required
• Valid Indiana Teaching License is required
• Experience working with at-risk student populations is preferred
• Self-starter who is able to take initiative in curriculum development and lesson planning
• Must be flexible and hardworking, dedicated to the success of students in an urban school setting