What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd grade Teacher (maternity leave coverage) position at Metropolitan School District of Washington Township?
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Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Grades 1-5
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Date Posted:
10/15/2026
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Location:
Clearwater Elementary School
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Date Available:
approx. 1/25/2027
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.
Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.
JOB DETAILS
Job Title3rd Grade Teacher (maternity leave coverage)
Qualifications Profile (Licensure)This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education in Elementary Education or a sub permit.
EducationCandidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana
LocationClearwater Elementary School
Position Start DateApprox. 1/25/2027
Work ScheduleFull-Time
Calendar Lengthtemporary
FLSA ClassificationDaily pay Exempt
Salary/Hourly RateDaily rate=$286.49
BenefitsThis position is not eligible for benefits.
JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Position Purpose / Description
The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. The Teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the Teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year. The Teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning; the Teacher modifies instruction, re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTPERCENT OF TIME
Seldom = Less than 25%
Occasional = 26 to 50%
Often = 51 to 75%
Very Frequent = 76% and above
Ability to stand for extended periods of timeOften
Ability to carry 25 poundsOccasional
Amount to lift 25 poundsOccasional
Amount of force to push/pull up to 25poundsSeldom
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurationsVery Frequent
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matterVery Frequent
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levelsVery Frequent
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversationVery Frequent
Ability to operate office equipmentVery Frequent
Ability to reach in all directionsVery Frequent
ClimbingSeldom
Overhead workSeldom
CONTACT INFORMATIONKrista Douglass
kdouglass@msdwt.k12.in.us
317-259-5465
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.-
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