Kindergarten Teacher

Paramount Schools of Excellence • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The PSOE Classroom Teacher provides direct instruction through curriculum implementation, lesson planning, data disaggregation, and classroom management. The teacher maintains compliance with individual student Education Plans, Section 504 Plans, and other applicable requirements, and applies best practices in education, education law, FERPA and FAPE, parent relations, behavioral management, documentation, reporting, and accountability. The position reports to the team lead/elite teacher.

The teacher supports the organization's mission and contributes to program planning, special projects, and a positive, healthy, and safe work environment. Duties are normally performed in a school or classroom, with occasional field trips and work in other locations on campus. The role follows a standard workweek and may require evenings, weekends, and additional hours for committees, fundraisers, public meetings, and public events. Other related duties may be assigned by the Principal or an appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Valid Indiana State Teaching License or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Commitment to the PSOE mission and to quality programs and production.
• Organizational management and data-disaggregation skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and set and achieve strategic objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning.
• Passion, idealism, integrity, grit, a positive attitude, and a self-directed, mission-driven approach.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable, including sitting and standing for extended periods; manual dexterity; seeing and reading screens and printed materials; hearing and speaking at normal classroom, outdoor, and telephone levels; lifting up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and bending, stooping, sitting on the floor, climbing stairs, walking, and reaching overhead.

Nice To Haves

• Prior successful full-time education experience in a similar setting.
• Proficiency in technology.
• Prior experience in charter schools.
• Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction in whole-class, small-group, and individual settings.
• Use data-driven instruction and PSOE educational frameworks to deliver standards-driven instruction to all students.
• Complete assessments, grading, planning, and conferences with students, staff, and families within appropriate timelines.
• Work with the team lead, Elite Teachers, Special Education Director, school counselor, and other professionals or outside agencies to identify strategies for supporting and instructing students with exceptional needs.
• Ensure appropriate classroom implementation of BIPs, FBAs, IEPs, and 504 programs.
• Complete additional reporting requested by the Special Education Director or counselor.
• Develop and maintain regular family communication and community partnerships.
• Complete reports and follow-up documentation required by administration.
• Maintain updated, documented cumulative folders as ongoing case files for current students.
• Contribute to the school education team, serve on school or community committees, and participate in ongoing local operations.
• Advise the team lead/elite teacher on classroom activities.
• Abide by PSOE frameworks approved by the CEO and described in the staff handbook.
• Maintain ongoing, consistent, and supportive classroom communication in accordance with school frameworks.
• Assume delegated roles for school functions to manage team workload efficiently.
• Use delegated systems to troubleshoot problems, track progress, evaluate workflow components, and communicate progress to the team lead/elite teacher.
• Contribute to the organization's mission and school priorities.
• Assist with planning, implementing, executing, and evaluating special projects.
• Establish a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations, including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and special education requirements.
• Complete annual training and/or professional development and job-specific training as scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time