High School Teacher

IOTA Community Schools; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools in Memphis is seeking dedicated educators for a pooled posting across our Memphis campuses serving grades 6-12. Open positions include Mathematics, Science, Special Education, ESL, and Electives, with a strong emphasis on standards-aligned instruction and community engagement.

Qualified applicants hold a Tennessee teaching license (or eligible for transfer), are on track for licensure if needed, and share IOTA’s mission to empower all students toward success.

Qualifications

• Valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate content endorsement or transferable out-of-state license within 90 days.
• Practitioner license option while completing graduate coursework (EPP program).
• Commitment to IOTA mission and community.
• Ability to meet deadlines for lesson plans and grades.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using prescribed content standards with engaging materials and audio-visual aids.
• Develop and submit weekly and long-range lesson plans aligned to standards and assessments.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress and communicate progress to parents.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators to address student needs.
• Lead or participate in student activities and sponsor clubs as appropriate.
• Maintain classroom management and school policies; report issues to administrators.
• Adhere to state and federal mandates on reporting abuse; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lesson planning

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

Job Description

This is a pooled posting, we are always looking for great educators. Your application will be considered for future openings across our Memphis campuses in:

• Mathematics
• Science
• Special Education
• ESL
• Electives

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

• 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

Additional Information

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.

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