Description

Rooted School Indy is growing and looking for new Team Members to join our school. 

Job Objective:
Plans, implements, and assesses student learning experiences. Strives to help students grow academically and
make appropriate choices. Facilitates parental involvement. Responsible for conducting themselves in an
appropriate manner, setting an example for students, parents and coworkers by reflecting Rooted's
Schools Vision and Mission.

Essential Functions:
The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a
qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Actively support and participate in the district and community’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity goals
• Prepares the classroom or designated area for instruction. Teaches assigned classes.
• Advances the corporation’s professional image. Maintains open/effective communications.
• Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Refers questions about corporation policies to administrators/supervisors.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter. Organizes appropriate subject content and learning goals. Develops lesson plans that align with state standards and the corporation’s
  adopted courses of study/curriculum goals.
• Evaluates the academic needs of students. Develops effective student educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning. Varies instructional techniques to address diverse
  student learning styles.
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress. Helps parents/students understand program objectives and performance standards.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.
• Helps students identify and make use of supplemental instructional/media resources.
• Encourages self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Helps facilitate community participation in activities that enhance student learning.
• Maintains a positive learning environment. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer
  relationships.
• Collaborates with other staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports.
• Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, E-mail, notes meetings, etc.).
• Consults with support personnel and families to address student concerns (e.g., academic difficulties, excessive absences, behavior mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Initiates a request for a student evaluation when a disability is suspected. Assists with the multi-factored examination (MFE) process. Meets mandated paperwork time lines.
• Helps the student assistance team prepare an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for classroom students meeting eligibility requirements.
• Facilitates opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in an inclusive educational environment. Implements behavior management and/or prescribed medical plans when
  required.
• Proctors corporation testing activities as directed. Upholds state mandated security procedures. Helps students with content-area preparation activities.
• Promotes the proper care and use of school property. Ensures that all materials are stored properly. Works with staff/students to address equipment safety and security issues.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches for conduct and situations that may indicate a problem. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Supervises assigned non-classroom activities.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance corporation goals.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Provides prompt notification of delays or absences. Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities Required:
The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance
of assigned duties.

• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
• Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment.
• Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
• Maintains accurate records and submits required paperwork on time.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.

Working Conditions:

• To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations and corporation policies/procedures when involved in the following
  situations/conditions.
• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Demonstrates mastery of subject areas, commitment to improving instruction, and professional