Middle School ELA Teacher: PBL, Tech, Leadership

Granville T Woods Academy of Innovation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Granville T Woods Academy of Innovation seeks qualified 7th/8th grade ELA teachers in Memphis, TN to design weekly lesson plans, develop assessments, analyze data, and create intervention plans for 21st Century Learners. The role emphasizes technology integration and project-based learning.

BA/BS and TN teaching license eligibility are required; strong communication and collaboration with staff and parents are essential.

Qualifications

• Belief that all students can learn at high academic levels.
• Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning.
• Ability to work in an extended day environment.
• Ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders.
• Proficient in common business computer technologies.

Responsibilities

• Creating lesson plans
• Teaching a common core based curriculum
• Integrating technology into lessons and plans
• Motivating scholars towards achievement
• Meeting with parents regarding performance and conduct
• Developing 21st Century Learner improvement plans
• Co-teaching with special educators for IEP students
• Planning with school and community teams
• Attending required professional development
• Create and review student assessments
• Serve on leadership team for school operations
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Digital content usage

Tech integration

Project-based learning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Inclusion teaching

Multitasking

Self supervision

Education

BA/BS; TN license eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows/Word/Excel

Job description

Granville T Woods Academy of Innovation seeks qualified 7th/8th grade ELA teachers in Memphis, TN to design weekly lesson plans, develop assessments, analyze data, and create intervention plans for 21st Century Learners. The role emphasizes technology integration and project-based learning.

BA/BS and TN teaching license eligibility are required; strong communication and collaboration with staff and parents are essential.