Impactful SPED Teacher for Fall Break Academy (K-12)

Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools in Memphis seeks an instructor for the Fall Break Learning Academy. This role focuses on delivering academic, social, physical, and skill development to students in designated grades to prepare them for success as 21st-century citizens and workers.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, communicate with parents, sponsor activities, and maintain records in compliance with state requirements. This is a dedicated fall program position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education with endorsement and valid Tennessee certificate.
• Commitment for the entire fall school period and attendance at all planning sessions and admin meetings.
• Availability for fall school setup and closeout operations.

Responsibilities

• Create a fall school environment conducive to learning and prepare instructional materials.
• Establish classroom behavior standards and maintain management inside and outside the school.
• Assess student progress on a timetable and provide written/oral reports; administer tests.
• Plan curriculum and prepare lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Confers with parents and staff to develop educational programs.
• Create learning materials tailored to students’ abilities and interests.
• Instruct students using strategies to develop language, cognition, social, and emotional skills.
• Motivate students and provide ongoing assessment and feedback.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district policies.
• Assist administration with policies and supervise student activities.
• Sponsor activities and tutor students as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Parent communication

Student development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education with endorsement and Tennessee certificate

Job description

Shelby County Schools in Memphis seeks an instructor for the Fall Break Learning Academy. This role focuses on delivering academic, social, physical, and skill development to students in designated grades to prepare them for success as 21st-century citizens and workers.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, communicate with parents, sponsor activities, and maintain records in compliance with state requirements. This is a dedicated fall program position.