Intermediate PLTW​/ETE Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary/Intermediate School Teaching/Intermediate School Teaching

Date Posted:
1/8/2026

Location:
Westchester Intermediate School

Date Available:
when filled

Closing Date:
when filled
Starting salary for new teachers: $56,500 annually

An additional part of Duneland's application process will be for every new applicant to complete a candidate assessment. This will give Duneland the data to understand each candidate's strengths and likelihood to impact student success, so we can make the best choice for our district's needs. Please allow yourself approximately 1 hour to complete. Must complete at one sitting. The assessment will need to be completed in order for you to submit your application.

If you have already completed the assessment within a year you may not be prompted to take it.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)/ Engineering Technology Education (ETE)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This role is primarily a Business Information Technology teaching position. The teacher provides an educational program for secondary students in an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students to promote positive attitudes of self-worth; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in secondary education, college or career, in accordance with each student's ability.

Establishes good relationships with students, parents and other staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Credential - Any valid credential issued by the State of Indiana to perform the services of a mathematics teacher in a self-contained classroom.
• Education - Bachelor's degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.
• PLTW certification for 5-6 Engineering Technology
• The PLTW Teacher will facilitate hands-on STEM learning experiences for 5th and 6th grade students using Project Lead the Way curriculum. This role focuses on building foundational skills in problem-solving, computational thinking, collaboration, and real-world application through coding, robotics, engineering design, and technology integration.
• Prior experience teaching or supporting PLTW curriculum.
• Familiarity with:
  • Code.org and/or Scratch (or equivalent coding platforms)
  • VEX Robotics
  • Micro:bit programming
• Experience facilitating collaborative group projects and student-led problem solving.
• Comfort troubleshooting basic hardware/software issues in a classroom setting.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Follow the criteria established in the Duneland School Corporation Evaluation Plan

Provide learning experiences in mathematics, utilizing the course of study mandated by the Duneland School Corporation

Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law, administrative regulations, or set by the Duneland School Corporation

Plan, organize, and implement differentiated lessons to meet the diverse needs of students

Establish and implement clear objectives for each lesson

Engage students in meaningful activities to assure student mastery of content

Apply Depth of Knowledge strands in instructional strategies

Maintain accurate and complete records of student performance

Enter student grades in student information system weekly

Engage and confer with parents and colleagues creating healthy relationships with students and faculty to address student academic and behavioral needs and create a quality learning environment

Establish and implement classroom rules and procedures to provide an environment conducive to learning

Administer assessments as required by the State of Indiana and the corporation

Interact with colleagues, parents, and students in a manner that is professional and reflect the expectations of leadership within the school and corporation

Follow all expectations described in the Duneland School Corporation's Teacher Agreement and employee handbook

Follow all procedures and expectations established by the building principal(s) and /or corporation leadership

Monitor and supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

Participate in sponsorship of department, school, faculty and district activities and committees

Keep abreast of developments in your field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development

Establish a continuity of instruction to ensure you meet our primary obligation of providing a rich and engaging education for your students. Plans allowing for the continuation of instruction whether acts of nature, student, or teacher initiated should be clearly articulated in the class syllabus with quality lesson plans and methods for implementation created in advance

Performs other duties as required and assigned by the building principal(s) and /or corporation leadership

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with…