Special Education Teacher (Inclusion)

POWER CENTER ACADEMY MIDDLE - SOUTHEAST; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,250; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools in Memphis seeks Special Education teachers for the current school year. We serve predominantly minority and low-income populations likely to be first-generation college attendees, and we are looking for educators passionate about ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education regardless of zip code or socio-economic status.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, data-driven instruction, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Tennessee teaching license with appropriate content endorsement or a valid out-of-state license transferable to Tennessee within 90 days; Practitioner license path available.
• Ability to develop and submit weekly/long-range lesson plans with standards, objectives, and assessments.
• Commitment to the IOTA mission and to serving diverse, underserved student populations.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings, conferences, and teacher training to maintain professional competence.
• Instruct students in assigned content areas using direct instruction and AV materials to engage learning.
• Develop and submit weekly and long-range lesson plans with standards and assessments; review homework.
• Consistently use data to evaluate pupil progress and report to parents.
• Lead or participate in student activities and supervise as needed, including chaperoning.
• Abide by state and federal mandates in reporting abuse and neglect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Special Education

Lesson planning

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Wooddale Middle School

Network: IOTA Community Schools

Employment: Full Time

IOTA Community Schools is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee. We operate both \"fresh start\" schools and \"zoned-enrollment\" turnaround schools. From 6th through 12th grades, our schools serve predominantly minority and low-income populations likely to be first-generation college attendees.

IOTA Community Schools seeks Special Education teachers in the Memphis area for the current school year. We truly believe that every student, whatever their circumstances, holds the innate potential to achieve their goals and succeed. Our staff is committed to continuing their own learning and refining their practice to stay current in the field ensuring a quality education for all. IOTA offers specialized professional development, bi-weekly observations, and opportunities to grow and develop to enable strong teaching and learning in every classroom. We are looking for teachers that are passionate about ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education regardless of their zip code or socio-economic status.

Position Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.


• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.


• The approximate school day for staff runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30-4:30 p.m.


• Effectively instruct students in assigned content area(s) as prescribed by IOTA’s academic content standards through direct instruction, demonstrating, and using audio-visual aids and other materials to supplement presentations with the overall goal of engaging student learning.


• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas planning and aligning curricula to ensure that instruction follows curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.


• Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.


• Develop and submit weekly and long range lesson plans containing standards, objectives, essential questions, assessments and lesson plans; assign lessons and review homework.


• Consistently use data to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue meaningful reports to inform parents of progress.


• Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary for students.


• Maintain the school’s student management policies and procedures (i.e. attendance records, dress code, etc.) and report to the school administrators when necessary.


• Maintain effective supervision and discipline in the classroom.


• Work with other teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.


• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.


• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.


• Lead and participate in student activities such as sponsoring student activities or student organizations, coaching a sports team, working with parents and the community as part of a committee or group, provide morning or after school supervision, and chaperoning student activities.


• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.


• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach or (b) a valid out of state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards certification in Tennessee. *If you do not hold a teaching license, you may qualify for a Practitioner license while you complete graduate coursework, but you must enroll in an EPP program. Please review here: https://www.tn.gov/education/licensing/educator-preparation/educator-preparation-programs-providers.html

Belief in the IOTA mission - relentlessly pursuing excellence, guided by Fostering relationships, accountability, determination, and justice

Ability to meet deadlines related to lesson plan submission, grades, and other requirements

Humility, sense of humor, and rock-solid commitment to IOTA’s mission and the communities we serve

Our teacher salary is based on years of certified experience and ranges from $53,000-$75,250. We also offer comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students. This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1 VISA applicants.