Certified High School Exceptional Education Teacher [25'-26' School Year]

STEM Prep Academy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Exceptional Teacher dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and achievement. In this role, you will deliver a college preparatory curriculum aligned with state standards while supporting diverse learners through individualized instruction. You will collaborate with colleagues and families, ensuring the academic success of students. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of students in a vibrant community, emphasizing innovation and inclusivity. Join a team that values integrity and high expectations, making a significant impact in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in education or relevant subject.
• Tennessee Teaching License with endorsement in the subject to be taught.

Responsibilities

• Support Individualized Learning Plans and monitor language goals.
• Implement ELL accommodation strategies across content areas.
• Build strong relationships with families to promote student success.

Skills

Teaching License

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Motivational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Tennessee Teaching License

Job description

Job Title: Exceptional Teacher

Dept: School Team

Reports To: Academic Dean

FLSA Status: Exempt

Starting Salary: Step Scale

Position Overview:

Faculty at STEM Preparatory Academy will be responsible for planning, enacting, and evaluating highly effective and ambitious instruction tailored to students’ needs. The successful applicants will deliver a college preparatory curriculum aligned with the Common Core and State of Tennessee standards. All teachers are responsible for cultivating and sustaining the STEM Prep culture of excellence and achievement through modeling learning and leadership behaviors for students, teachers, parents, and community members. Teachers are coached by Academic Deans and report to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least a bachelor's degree or foreign educational equivalent in education or the subject to be taught, along with a teaching license from the relevant state authority.
• Tennessee Teaching License with an endorsement in the subject to be taught.
• Demonstrated commitment to Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
• A commitment to STEM Preparatory Academy and its values; understanding of the school's mission and a dedication to fulfilling it.
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Strong commitment to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students.
• Ability to motivate and lead to achieve the highest academic performance from students.
• Team-oriented approach and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Support fidelity of Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), including language goal progress monitoring and consistent data collection across all grade levels.
• Implement ELL accommodation strategies across content areas.
• Engage with ExEd teachers, focusing on service delivery models, ELL best practices, and content-specific language supports. Attend high-quality professional development to enhance instructional practices.
• Serve as a test administrator for the annual WIDA ACCESS assessment for English Language Learners.
• Collaborate with families and stakeholders to support language development and academic success of ExEd students.
• Ensure the health and vitality of Nashville Newcomer Academy. Deliver and assess instruction aligned with national and state standards, as well as school goals.
• Implement the STEM Prep college preparatory curriculum using evidence-based practices tailored to student needs.
• Engage in ongoing reflection on teaching practices and leadership behaviors, adapting methods to meet school objectives.
• Build strong relationships with parents and the community to promote student learning and development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Foster a motivating, supportive, and learning-centered classroom culture. Be innovative.
• Create engaging, inquiry-based learning activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The salary is based on a Step Scale that considers years of experience and educational qualifications.

STEM Prep Academy values reflecting the communities we serve. We actively promote equal opportunity employment and encourage applications from People of Color, Women, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, persons with disabilities, First Generation College Graduates, and other marginalized groups. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment practices.