Middle School STEM Teacher

About the role

IOTA Community Schools is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee, operating both "fresh start" schools and "zoned-enrollment" turnaround schools serving grades 6–12. The student population is predominantly minority and low-income, with many likely to be first-generation college attendees. IOTA seeks Middle School STEM teachers for the current school year who believe every student holds the innate potential to achieve their goals and succeed in college, leadership, and life. The organization offers specialized professional development, bi-weekly observations, and opportunities to grow and develop to enable strong teaching and learning in every classroom.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• 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, providing 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Candidates must have either (a) 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 they 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 Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
• Belief in IOTA's 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.

Schedule

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

Pay

Teacher salary is based on years of certified experience and ranges from $53,000 to $75,250.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan offered.