SY27-28 Middle School Teacher (pooled post)

School Blueprint; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking licensed middle school teachers for a pooled posting across English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, ESL, and Electives. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, weekly planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet state standards and student needs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and Arkansas licensure for Middle School Education 4-8 or 7-12, with a schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Arkansas middle school license (4-8 or 7-12) required.
• Ability to participate in committees and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned to IOTA's academic standards using direct instruction and AV materials.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team planning and curriculum alignment.
• Develop weekly and long-range lesson plans with standards, objectives and assessments.
• Use data to evaluate student progress and communicate with families.
• Create intervention plans and maintain student behavior and attendance records.
• Support extracurricular activities and community engagement as needed.

Skills

Lesson planning

Collaborative work

Data-driven instruction

Education

Arkansas teaching license 4-8 or 7-12

Job description

SY27-28 Middle School Teacher (pooled post)TeachingGeneral EducationMiddleArkansas ·posted 2026-09-25PayFull pay scale: $53k–$75kEstimated from Green Dot TN / IOTA Community Schools's published pay scale for 2025-26. This is the school'spublished scale, **not an offer for this role** — actual pay depends onexperience, credentials, and the school's decision.Source: Green Dot TN / IOTA Community Schools salary schedule (2025-26) →Location: ArkansasNetwork: IOTA Community SchoolsEmployment: Full TimeIOTA Community Schools is a growing network of high-performing public charter schools currently serving grades 6-12 in Memphis, Tennessee, with a track record of transforming “fresh start” and “zoned-enrollment” turnaround schools into thriving learning communities. In the 2027-28 school year, we are bringing our mission to Little Rock, Arkansas, launching with kindergarten and 6th grade as the first step toward a full K-8 school. At IOTA, we believe every child, regardless of background, zip code, or life circumstance, possesses limitless potential. We are looking for teachers who believe that too, and who want to be part of proving it every day.This is a pooled posting. We are always looking for great educators, and your application will be considered for future middle school openings at our Little Rock campus in: English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Special Education ESL Electives What we're looking for 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 Must have an Arkansas Teacher’s license for Middle School Education 4-8 or 7-12 Belief in the IOTA mission 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 The ability and willingness to construct hands-on education materials to be utilized in the teaching of identified curriculum skills and concepts. Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the People Team. 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. Position is expected to be 195 days, plus a benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range (starting at $50,000 for fully licensed teachers) will be determined based on experience and salary placement guidelines. FLSA: EXEMPT.