CTE Criminal Justice Teacher

WINCHESTER; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis School of Excellence Winchester in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a qualified CTE Criminal Justice Teacher to join our dedicated faculty.

You will assess student progress, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with staff to meet learning goals.

Starting Immediately, this full-time position offers a salary range of $58,000 to $79,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with endorsement in the grade/subject taught.
• Valid Tennessee teaching certificate.
• Must be highly qualified as defined by TN standards.
• Governed by Tennessee Code Annotated and Board of Education rules.

Responsibilities

• Administers and develops subject-specific assessments to gauge student progress.
• Advises parents/guardians on student progress and learning plans.
• Assesses progress toward standards and goals for feedback to students and families.
• Collaborates with staff, parents, and community resources to improve outcomes.
• Counsels students to support performance, health, and problem-solving abilities.
• Differentiates instruction to address individual student needs.
• Instructs to improve academics through a defined course of study.
• Manages classroom behavior to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Participates in meetings and professional development to support school goals.
• Prepares written materials documenting progress and mandated requirements.

Skills

Assessment design

Collaboration

Differentiation

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree with endorsement

Tools

TN teaching standards

Job description

CTE Criminal Justice Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953193
Application Deadline: Feb 01, 2027 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classroom Teacher Job Description

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

The classroom teacher:

• Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement. and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Assesses student progress towards standards, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues
• Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Directs teacher assistants, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans
• Demonstrates and models on a regular basis the integration of technology in all curriculum areas
• Follows a plan for professional technology development and actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally
• Performs other duties as assigned

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 Tennessee Board of Education
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

Data Utilization:Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction:Requires the ability to provide guidance, effective supervision, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude:Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning:Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems, philosophies, laws, regulations, and procedures; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria and the goals and priorities of planning and development programs.

Memphis School of Excellence offers educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or genetic information. MSE adheres to the provisions of the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $58,000 to $79,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

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