2026-2027 Middle School SPED Teacher

JobTarget, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School is seeking teachers who design weekly lesson plans, develop standards-based assessments, analyze data, and create intervention plans to meet 21st century learners’ needs. The role also requires effective integration of technology and project-based learning.

You will collaborate with support staff and implement holistic intervention strategies to support diverse learners in a dynamic, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• TN Teaching License with SPED credential required.
• 0-10 years teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans.
• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs.
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress.
• Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed.
• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans.

Skills

Assessment design

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Intervention planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

TN Teaching License with SPED credential

Job description

Description

The Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School teachers design weekly lessons plans, develop standards-based assessments, analyze assessment data, and create intervention plans to meet our 21st Century Learners’ needs. In addition, GTW teachers integrate technology effectively in the classrooms, and implement project-based learning.

• Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
• Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
• Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans

Requirements

1) Bachelor's degree;

2) Valid TN Teaching License with SPED credential; and,

3) 0-10 years teaching experience.