K-5 Special Education Teacher

School Blueprint; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis School of Excellence is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher to support K-5 students. The role requires a Tennessee teaching certificate with grade/subject endorsement and a commitment to regular attendance.

The position is full-time, with compensation aligned to the district pay scale for 2026-27, starting around $58,000. Experience and credentials will influence placement on the pay scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with endorsement in the grade/subject taught and a valid Tennessee certificate.
• Must be highly qualified under Tennessee regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate

Job description

MEMPHIS SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE ELEMENTARYK-5 Special Education TeacherTeachingSpecial EducationElementaryMemphis School of Excellence ·posted 2026-10-23PayFull pay scale: From $58k (top of scale not published)Estimated from Memphis School of Excellence's published pay scale for 2026-27. This is the school'spublished scale, **not an offer for this role** — actual pay depends onexperience, credentials, and the school's decision.Source: Memphis School of Excellence salary schedule (2026-27) →Employer: Memphis School of ExcellenceJob Type: Full-timeMINIMUM 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).