CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title Teacher, Grade 5
Building/Department Assigned Elementary School
Supervised & Evaluated By Principal or Designee
Position Details:
Days Per Year: 184
Hours Per Day: 7.5
Benefit Level:
A Certified Administrators
B Directors and Coordinators
C Support Staff
D “Other” (No Benefits)
Bargaining Unit
Master Teacher Contract
FLSA Overtime Status:
Exempt
Non-Exempt
Employment Status:
Full-Time Employment
Part-Time Employment
Temporary Employment
Seasonal Employee
Job Description Updated:
9/2025
Minimum Qualifications and Credentials Required:
● Bachelor’s Degree; valid Indiana Teaching License
● Experience working with elementary aged students preferred
● Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
● Proficient technology skills
● Ability to work independently and with colleagues
● Professionalism in interacting with colleagues, students, and parents or guardians
● Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction
for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Essential Functions:
● Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s)/course(s) assigned in
accordance with Indiana state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs
● Creates a positive educational climate for students to learn in an atmosphere of respect and
rapport
● Creates and delivers relevant and rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and
achievement, meeting the various needs of all learners
● Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural,
and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students
● Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors student

assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance
● Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management
strategies and invoking appropriate disciplinary procedures
● Communicates with parents/guardians and school/district personnel regarding student progress
and encourages parental/guardian involvement
● Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect
equipment, materials, and facilities
● Confers with parents or guardians, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral
and academic concerns
● Maintain accurate and complete confidential student records as required by laws, district policies,
and administrative regulations
● Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required
● Must participate in Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings
● Performs any other duties as assigned

Other Considerations
Position Open for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.
Must have a valid Indiana teaching license in the appropriate content area.

General Questions
Have you ever applied with CGCSC before? (If yes, please include date)
Please list any prior experience you have had working with children.
Please list any extra-curricular activities (if any) you are interested in sponsoring if hired?
Do you now or have you ever held a valid Indiana Teaching License? (If yes, please include the expiration date)
How many years of teaching experience do you have in the state of Indiana?
How many years of teaching experience do you have outside of the state of Indiana?

Number of work days
Teacher Contract - 184 Days Per Year

Benefits
Benefit options for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the United Teachers Association of Center Grove which can be found on the CGCSC website.

Attachments
Indiana Teaching Certificate
Transcript 1*
Transcript 2
Transcript 3
Cover Letter
Resume
Other