Elementary Teacher-4th Grade ELA Departmentalized

Elementary Teacher-4th

Grade ELA Departmentalized JobID:

4680

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Grades 1-5

Date Posted:

5/13/2026

Location:

Nora Elementary School Date Available:

08/04/2026 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 Title Elementary Teacher - 4th grade Qualifications Profile (Licensure) This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education in Elementary Education. Education Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana Location Nora Elementary School Position Start Date 8/4/2026 Work Schedule Full-Time Calendar Length 185 days FLSA Classification Contract Salary, Exempt Salary/Hourly Rate BS 0 years experience=$53,000, MS 0 years experience=$54,000 with additional compensation for years of experience Benefits Benefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/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 REQUIREMENT PERCENT 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 time Often Ability to carry 25 pounds Occasional Amount to lift 25 pounds Occasional Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds Seldom Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter Very Frequent Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation Very Frequent Ability to operate office equipment Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions Very Frequent Climbing Seldom Overhead work Seldom Contact information: Peter Schlifke, Principal pschlifke@msdwt.k12.in.us 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.