Middle School EL Math Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

About the EL Math Role

We are seeking an individual who have the expertise necessary to support our students to develop their skills in both academic English and Math.

Core Responsibilities

• Planning & EL Math Instruction: Prepare, internalize, and plan daily lessons and activities that are built on Valor’s Math RTI framework to meet the needs of EL students in grades 5-8, with the aim to make math content more accessible for English Language Learners

• Develop strategies and implement scaffolds to ensure academic growth and achievement with EL students

• Partner and collaborate with EL teachers and Special Education teachers to ensure all students are receiving appropriately accommodated grade-level math content and academic support

• Prepare, modify, and scaffold materials for class activities, do nows, exit tickets, and homework

• Implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and identifies gaps in learning; use scholar work and data to inform instruction and intervention strategies

• Collect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions that promote a culture of learning

• Engage in weekly 1:1 coaching meetings to deepen content expertise and develop instructional mastery

• Submit lesson plans weekly for feedback and review by instructional coach

• Engage in weekly collaborative curriculum meetings (known as Intellectual Preparation) with a planning partner and instructional leader

• Update scholar gradebook and proactively communicate academic progress with parents/guardians, other teachers, administrators, and/or school counselors

ILP Case Management

• Collect and track data on individual student skills to determine the effectiveness of programming and measure progress toward learning goals

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district EL regulations

• Administer and implement accommodations for relevant assessments (e.g. WIDA ACCESS, TNReady, benchmarks, etc)

• Collaborate and co-teach with general education math teachers to ensure the successful implementation of established curriculum and students' Individualized Learning Plans

Student Mentorship & Family Engagement

• Facilitate student Circles once a week to guide a group of student’s academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success

• Implement activities and SEL lessons daily during structured Mentor time, as well as provide academic coaching for students in mentor group

• Track and input student behavior feedback and data through Kickboard by the daily school deadline to share with families, school leaders, and the Compass Team

• Maintain a 4:1 positivity ratio to strengthen school culture and student relationships

• Serve as the main point-of-contact for families to communicate any student-specific, grade-level, or school-wide information

School-Based Responsibilities & Faculty Engagement

• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture

• Willingly, kindly, and actively upholding Valor’s organizational commitments

• Own an arrival duty, recess or lunch duty, transition, and/or dismissal duty

• Participate in and prepare for school events that occur outside of normal school hours, such as parent-teacher conferences, grade level student trips, ILP meetings, report card conferences, and new student orientation

What We Offer

• Salary: starting at $56,794 for certified teachers, plus Teachers Years of Service bonus

• Childcare Benefit: Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day Care

• Comprehensive Benefits: 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits; retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching

• Paid Time Off: 8 PTO days annually and access to an org-wide PTO sharing program

• Family Leave: 8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave

• Waitlist Priority: priority position on Valor's new student waitlist for enrollment

• Professional Growth: 100+ hours of PD annually, 1:1 coaching, and career advancement opportunities

• Additional Perks: Access to an on-campus gym, unlimited classroom supplies, and a dedicated course budget for every teacher

Role Requirements

• Must have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in ESL PreK-12, or must be enrolled in an approved job-embedded educator preparation program

• Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship