What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5th Grade position at Merrillville Community School Corporation?
JOB GOAL: To fully implement instruction in the area of 5th grade and related topics
Performance Responsibilities:
- Learn, develop, and implement strategies and lessons.
- Implement science of reading strategies
- Incorporate technology throughout instruction.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, manage student behavior, establish rules and procedures in the classroom using classroom meetings, and implement PBIS.
- Create and/or administer state, district, school, and classroom assessments to evaluate student progress and create instructional lessons based on the data.
- Plan instructional lessons following the curriculum guidelines or requirements for the state of Indiana and Corporation.
- Implement MTSS framework, maintain data in student management system, provide interventions, and monitor student progress.
- Develop and maintain constructive and collaborative working relationships with other teachers, staff, and administrators.
- Collaborate with Special Education Teacher(s), Title One/Remedial Teacher(s), and English Language Teacher(s) to provide accommodations and services written in the IEP, 504, and/or ILP.
- Establish and maintain regular parent-teacher communication through e-mail, phone calls, and/or written correspondence.
- Participate in professional development to foster improved professional competence and higher achievement for all students
- Collaborate with school and district employees in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to improve overall teaching and learning.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
- Implement all corporation policies, strategies and programs as they relate to the Corporation and building.
Qualifications
- Valid State of Indiana teaching License for grade level and subject area
- Ability to administer and interpret running records,
- Knowledge of science of reading framework
- Willingness to work with Academic coach to implement research-based instructional practices in the classroom,
- Strong communication skills including written communication and the ability to convey information effectively and clearly to others,
- Strong interpersonal relations including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, and other staff members,
- Ability to problem solve, establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional and effective learning atmosphere in the classroom,
- Knowledge of technology integration,
- Strong planning and organizational skills,
- Belief in “Kids First” philosophy.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 2025-26 school year
ASSIGNMENT: Full Time, Regular Contract
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Corporation’s policy on certified staff evaluation.
