K-5 Special Education Teacher

CORDOVA ELEMENTARY; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis School of Excellence Cordova Elementary in Memphis, Tennessee seeks a K-5 Special Education Teacher starting immediately. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree with endorsement in grade/subject and a valid Tennessee certificate.

The role offers a salary range of $64,000 to $79,000 per year with benefits and FERPA adherence. Application deadline February 1, 2027. Join a diverse team dedicated to student achievement.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate.
• Must be highly qualified.
• Goverened by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the Tennessee Board of Education.

Skills

Regular attendance

Bachelor's degree endorsement

Highly qualified

Data utilization

Human interaction

Verbal aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Functional reasoning

Situational reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree with Tennessee certificate

Job description

K-5 Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5048783

Application Deadline: Feb 01, 2027 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Regular Attendance
• 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: $64,000 to $79,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Ashley Hill , Principal
• CORDOVA ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]