Middle School Special Education Teacher ($3,000 High-Need Stipend)

Freedom Prep Academy Charter Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Focused on staff well-being

Support in obtaining licensure

Zero-dollar monthly premium options available

Job summary

Freedom Prep Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their network, based in Memphis, Tennessee. This role involves creating an inclusive learning environment, developing IEPs, and fostering student growth across a variety of needs.

The salary ranges from $50,000 to $76,000 per year, with an additional $3,000 high-need stipend. Benefits include a focus on well-being and support for obtaining licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license and endorsement(s) in the hired content area.
• Two to four years of urban teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fosters students’ positive view of self and supports learning.
• Maintains logs of students on IEPs and ensures compliance.
• Work closely with administration to develop strategies for success.

Skills

Ability to work with various learning abilities

Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher ($3,000 High-Need Stipend)

Teaching – FPA Flagship Middle (Jonetta)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks a Special Education teacher for our growing network of charter schools. As a teacher at Freedom Prep Academy, you will be expected to both introduce and help students develop mastery of concepts as measured through assessments administered consistently throughout the year. These skills and concepts will be presented in a variety of ways that convey a thorough understanding and execution of the content. Teachers will work closely with other teachers to ensure cross curricula and thematic alignment of curriculum.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embodies and models the network’s core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, community, and excellence for our students, families, and colleagues
• Upholds the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection, flexibility, and growth
• Fosters students’ positive view of self and supports children’s learning through social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development
• Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Creates and maintains positive classroom culture and community
• Creates and maintains positive community by assisting with student arrival/departure, transitions between class periods and lunch
• Reinforces school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom, including lesson planning, curriculum development, assignment creation, and other curricular materials
• Uses detailed data analysis of student performance to inform best practices
• Schedules students for small group services only on an as‑needed basis
• Maintains a log of all students on IEPs and 504s and follows all mandated timelines
• Ensures compliance with all administrative, district, state and federal special education requirements through accurate, complete and correct record keeping and systems maintenance
• Documents all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and other curricular materials
• Reviews student IEPs with general classroom teachers and offers detailed recommendations on successful techniques for meeting accommodations
• Reviews and follows intake assessments of new students through RTI
• Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop IEPs designed to promote students’ academic, physical, and social development
• Employs special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of various learners and disabilities
• Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine their priorities for their children and needs
• Works an extended school day to allow for collaboration, professional development, and ample communication with parents and other staff members
• Works closely with the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, and Dean of Students to develop and implement strategies for all students to reach success
• Completes other tasks as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or other School Based Administrative employees

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Valid Tennessee teaching license and endorsement(s) in the hired content area
• Two to four years of urban teaching and educational leadership experience is preferred
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with low skill levels in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

$50,000 – $76,000 a year. In addition, teachers receive a $3,000 high‑need stipend. Benefits include higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement, zero‑dollar monthly premium options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN only), a focus on staff well‑being and collective care through Adult Social‑Emotional Learning, and support in obtaining licensure.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.