dev – hiring teachers

Kids raising their hands, banner across the screen saying "we're hiring teachers for the 2019-20 school year."

School District Curriculum Highlights

  • Proud partnership with  NIET logo
  • 94.18% graduation rate
  • Early Childhood Academy preschool with reduced rates for teachers/staff
  • Full-day kindergarten offered at four kindergarten academies
  • Art, music, and physical education are an integral part of the elementary curriculum
  • STEM and Project Lead the Way classes offered beginning in elementary school through high school
  • Eligible to earn up to 29 PGP’s each year
  • High ability programs for grades K-12
  • High schools offer 36 AP courses, 26 dual credit courses, and online learning options
  • Both high schools have been named to the AP Honor Roll for significant gains in the Advanced Placement access and student performance
  • Central Nine vocational/technical school participant

District Information

  • 23 schools and programs in the district
  • Recipient of NIET’s first-ever National Award of Excellence for Educator Effectiveness
  • Fifth fastest-growing district in Indiana
  • Students in grades 1-12 have one-to-one computer devices
  • IHSAA-sponsored athletics and award-winning music and art programs
  • State and nationally recognized robotics teams
  • All schools equipped with secured entrances
  • Transportation available for all students
  • Balanced school calendar
  • Diverse student population, 27% of students are English Learners (EL)
  • A state leader in growth of English Learners

Map Representing the diversity in Perry Township

Compensation and Development

  • Beginning salary for teachers: $42,500 (BA + 0 years)
  • Health insurance option for $1.00 per year with employerHSA contribution
  • Wellness program & incentives
  • Employer paid long-term care and long-term disability
  • Term life offered for $1 annually
  • Short-term disability, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness benefits available
  • TRF and 401 (a) paid teacher retirement plan + HRA account
  • 10 sick days and 5 personal days annually
  • Weekly professional development sessions
  • Career path for teacher leaders
  • Summer training offered with stipend

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