High School Teacher

School Blueprint; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools is seeking a dedicated high school teacher to join a growing network serving grades 6-12 in Memphis, TN. The role focuses on delivering engaging instruction, planning rigorous lessons, and using data to monitor student progress.

You will collaborate with colleagues to align curricula and support student growth, while participating in activities and committees to advance the school's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate content endorsement or transferable out-of-state license within 90 days.
• If without license, can qualify for Practitioner license while completing educator preparation programs.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in assigned content areas following state standards and using varied materials to engage learning.
• Plan weekly and long-range lessons with standards, objectives and assessments; review homework.
• Use data to monitor pupil progress and share progress with parents.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to align curricula and address student needs.
• Lead or participate in student activities and chaperone events as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum alignment

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

Bluff City High School

Network

IOTA Community Schools

Employment

Full Time

About IOTA Community Schools

IOTA Community Schools is a growing network of high-performing public charter schools currently serving grades 6-12 in Memphis, Tennessee, with a track record of transforming "fresh start" and "zoned-enrollment" turnaround schools into thriving learning communities. At IOTA, we believe every child, regardless of background, zip code, or life circumstance, possesses limitless potential. We are looking for teachers who believe that too, and who want to be part of proving it every day.

What we're looking for

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.

The approximate school day for staff runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30-4:30 p.m.

• Effectively instruct students in assigned content area(s) as prescribed by IOTA's academic content standards through direct instruction, demonstrating, and using audio-visual aids and other materials to supplement presentations with the overall goal of engaging student learning.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas planning and aligning curricula to ensure that instruction follows curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.
• Develop and submit weekly and long range lesson plans containing standards, objectives, essential questions, assessments and lesson plans; assign lessons and review homework.
• Consistently use data to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue meaningful reports to inform parents of progress.
• Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary for students.
• Maintain the school's student management policies and procedures (i.e. attendance records, dress code, etc.) and report to the school administrators when necessary.
• Maintain effective supervision and discipline in the classroom.
• Work with other teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Lead and participate in student activities such as: sponsoring student activities or student organizations, coaching a sports team, working with parents and the community as part of a committee or group, provide morning or after school supervision, and chaperoning student activities.
• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's degree required Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach or (b) a valid out of state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards certification in Tennessee. *If you do not hold a teaching license, you may qualify for a Practitioner license while you complete graduate coursework, but you must enroll in an EPP program. Please review here: https://www.tn.gov/education/licensing/educator-preparation/educator-preparation-programs-providers.html

Belief in the IOTA mission Ability to meet deadlines related to lesson plan submission, grades, and other requirements Humility, sense of humor, and rock-solid commitment to IOTA's mission and the communities we serve Belief in the IOTA mission Ability to meet deadlines related to lesson plan submission, grades, and other requirements Humility, sense of humor, and rock-solid commitment to IOTA's mission and the communities we serve

Salary and Benefits

Our teacher salary is based on years of certified experience and ranges from $53,000-$75,250.

• We also offer comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential. Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1 VISA applicants.