Classroom Teacher

Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is on the lookout for dynamic leaders who are passionate about transforming education for over 110,000 students. This role requires innovative thinkers ready to tackle complex challenges and drive measurable results. Candidates will be responsible for delivering professional instruction that fosters academic, social, and physical growth, ensuring students are well-prepared for success in the modern world. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community and shaping the future of education.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught.
• Must be highly qualified and possess a valid Tennessee certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional instruction for academic and social development.
• Prepare students to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

Skills

Leadership

Innovative Thinking

Data-Informed Decision Making

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Purpose and Scope

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 reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. 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 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.