Position Type: Career Center/Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Teacher

Date Posted: 2/3/2026

Location: J. Everett Light Career Center

Date Available: 08/04/2026 The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Teacher

Qualifications Profile (Licensure)

Must hold a valid Health Science Careers Instructor (WSII) License, or valid teaching license, or be eligible for a teacher's license based on education and work experience. (Eligibility is defined as holding or being eligible for a Workplace Specialist (WS) license by having over 4000-6000 documented hours in the field in the last five years.) Must have or be willing to obtain a recognized, Ivy Tech approved certification relevant to the courses being taught through coursework/workshops.

Education

Life Science or Chemistry Bachelor's Degree is required. Teaching experience is highly recommended. Hold a current HeartSaver with AED CPR certification.

Location

J. Everett Light Career Center

Position Start Date

08/04/2026

Work Schedule

Full-Time

Calendar Length

185 day contract

FLSA Classification

Example: Salaried, Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate

The teacher salary is based on teaching and work experience in the field of biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Benefits

Benefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment.Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/benefits

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

The teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom/lab setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. Essential Functions The teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner through the semester or school year. The teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and assess their learning. The teacher modifies instruction, re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success. Additional Duties The teacher is responsible for monitoring, promoting, and supporting Career-Technical Education by assisting with marketing and public relations as assigned. The teacher will provide daily hall supervision prior to class start and after class dismissal Employment Notification: Employment is based on maintaining a substantial enrollment year to year that covers salary and benefits.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Often

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds

Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Seldom

Overhead work

Seldom

CONTACT INFORMATION

Brian Funk

bfunk@msdwt.k12.in.us

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

Attachment(s): Biotechnology-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Teacher.docx.pdf