Middle School Exceptional Education Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

About the role

Lead teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting salary is at $56,794 for certified teachers, with salaries determined based on completed years of K-12 teaching experience. Pre-licensure candidates without an active TN license begin at $45,856.

Why Choose Valor?

Empowering a diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics and whole-child education, within an intentionally diverse school environment. Results include: A-Rated Charter Network in Tennessee, top 1% for student growth, and national leader in SEL.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Instruction
• Case Management
• School-Based Responsibilities & Faculty Engagement
• Student Behavior Support

Benefits

• Childcare Benefit
• Family Leave
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Growth
• Additional Perks
• Compensation

Role Requirements

• Active Tennessee teaching license with a Special Education or Interventionist endorsement or actively enrolled in an approved job-embedded program
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship
• Gifted Education endorsement (highly preferred)

Key Mindsets

• Proven track record of success and growth
• Unwavering belief in all students' ability to succeed
• Craving feedback and relentless drive to develop practice
• Passion and commitment to serving a diverse community
• Experience or willingness to quickly learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms
• Enjoying cultivating meaningful relationships
• Making and reinforcing school values, commitments, and policies