Classroom Teacher

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks a dynamic Classroom Teacher ready to impact over 110,000 students. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and Tennessee certification, exhibiting innovative thinking and leadership skills to drive educational transformation.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Tennessee teaching certificate.
• Highly qualified status is required.
• Physical and mental ability to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students.
• Prepare students for success as citizens and workers.
• Navigate complex educational environments.

Skills

Innovative Thinking

Solutions Orientation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Endorsement in the grade/subject taught

Job description

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Overview

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

Summary Description

This position is responsible for 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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