Classroom Teacher

Shelby County Schools; Hedgemoor (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools in Tennessee seeks a licensed teacher to provide professional instruction across specified grades and subject areas, fostering academic, social, physical, and skill development to prepare students for 21st-century citizenship and work. The role emphasizes high-quality pedagogy and adherence to district policies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with a valid Tennessee certificate and endorsement in the taught grade/subject, and meets “highly qualified” criteria

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate.
• Must be highly qualified.
• Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the professional instructions designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas to prepare them to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Endorsement in the grade/subject taught

Valid Tennessee certificate

Job description

Purpose and Scope

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for the professional instructions designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas to prepare them to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate. Must be highly qualified. Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement. Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.