SCHOOL BOARD: Shannon Walls Kellie Freeman Meghan Britt Chad Gray Phil Edwards
1806 W. State Road 234, Fortville, IN 46040 Office: (317) 485-3100  Fax: (317) 485-3113
Twitter.com/MVCSC_District Facebook.com/MtVernonSchoolDistrict
www.mvcsc.k12.in.us
Job Description
Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Job Title: Elementary Classroom Teacher
Reports to: Elementary Principal
Contract Length: 185 Days
Job Summary:
To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary
learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic
potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the Elementary Principal.
Essential Functions of the Job may Include but are not Limited to the Following:
 Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active
learning.
 Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established
procedures.
 Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
 Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
 Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and
procedures.
 Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary system of the school.
 Provide appropriate feedback on work.
 Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust
teaching strategies.
 Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
 Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district
policies, and school regulations.
 Prepare required reports on students and activities.
 Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
 Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents
regarding student progress and student needs.
 Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

SCHOOL BOARD: Shannon Walls Kellie Freeman Meghan Britt Chad Gray Phil Edwards
1806 W. State Road 234, Fortville, IN 46040 Office: (317) 485-3100  Fax: (317) 485-3113
Twitter.com/MVCSC_District Facebook.com/MtVernonSchoolDistrict
www.mvcsc.k12.in.us
 Prepare the classroom daily for class activities.
 Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
 Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
 Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
Other Functions of the Job include but are not limited to the Following:
 Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic,
and ability backgrounds.
 Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when
requested, promptly return emails and phone calls.
 Participate in appropriate professional activities.
 Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and
student organizations as directed.
 Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 B.A./ B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related teaching field.
 Indiana State Certification in teaching in an appropriate subject area.
 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
 Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communication.
 Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
 Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total
school program.
 Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
 Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school, district, and state.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices
and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move
up to 10 pounds.

Conditions of Employment
I currently hold or am in the process of obtaining a valid Indiana Teaching Certificate in the area required for this position?
I am eligible to work in the United States of America.
I authorize and am willing to pay for a National Background Check at an estimated cost of $30.00.

General Questions
How many years of teaching experience do you have in the state of Indiana (excluding private schools)?
How many years of teaching experience do you have outside of the state of Indiana?
How many years of military service do you have, if any?
What subjects/grades are you certified to teach?
Indicate below your license.
Teaching preference in area of certification: Subject matter and/or grade level. Indicated First, Second and Third choices below.
What extracurricular activities would you be willing to direct, if any?
Have you missed over 10 days work in the past two years?
Do you have any physical limitations which might interfere with or be aggravated by your work that may require reasonable accommodations?
Has your teaching contract ever failed to be renewed?
Have you ever been compelled to resign a teaching position?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or are you currently charged with a felony?
Are you presently being investigated or under a procedure to consider your discharge for misconduct by your present employer?
Have you ever been formerly reprimanded, disciplined, discharged, or asked to resign from a prior position?
Have you ever resigned from a prior position without being asked, but under circumstances involving your employer's investigation of sexual conduct with another person, mishandling of funds, or criminal conduct?
Have you ever been charged with or investigated for physical sexual abuse of another person?
Have you ever been charged with, pleaded guilty or "no contest" to, or been convicted of, any crime involving sexual abuse of any person or any other crime of moral turpitude?
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor and/or ever entered a plea of guilty or a plea of "no contest", or has any court ever deferred further proceedings without entering a finding of guilty or placed you on probation for a crime?
Please explain in detail any "YES" answers to questions 8 through 18:
List individuals whom you personally know who are employed by the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation.

Number of work days
185 days per contract

Benefits
Benefit options for this position are covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the United Teachers Association of Mt. Vernon which can be found on the MVCSC website. Optional Supplemental Insurance: Short Term Disability, Hospital, Critical Illness, Cancer, Life are also available.

Attachments
Cover Letter*
Resume*
Transcripts*
Certification
License
3 Letters of Recommendation (1 file)*

References
Teacher Reference Questions: 3 of 3 external references required.