Certified Adaptive Education/ Special Education Teacher 26'-27' SY

STEM Preparatory Academy•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

STEM Preparatory Academy is seeking a dedicated Adaptive Education Teacher for the 26'-27' school year. This full-time, in-person, 10-month position is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves providing exceptional education support and services, including adaptive education support and push-in/pull-out services for 5th-8th grade students. STEM Prep is a mission-driven community committed to excellence, equity, and empowerment, serving middle and high school students from diverse backgrounds. We invest in our educators through collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Ability to secure a teaching permit if not licensed
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Must pass MNPS background check

Nice To Haves

Active Tennessee teaching license with relevant endorsement
Belief that all students can succeed, with a track record of driving growth
Strong relationship builder with students, families, and staff
Commitment to continuous feedback and professional growth
Passion for serving a diverse community
Willingness to adopt school-wide technology platforms
Alignment with and modeling of STEM Prep’s core values
Ability to motivate students toward high academic performance

Responsibilities

Teach 3 of 4 classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule.
Facilitate one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time (PLT) block for intervention, enrichment, credit recovery, or targeted skill development.
Engage in unit internalization and curriculum planning using school-adopted materials.
Submit weekly lesson plan arcs with rigorous objectives, aligned assessments, and teacher exemplars.
Collaborate during daily planning blocks, including co-planning with department members, weekly coaching meetings, and biweekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
Track and analyze academic and behavioral data using school-wide systems and maintain timely grade submissions.
Implement supports and accommodations for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with diverse learning needs.
Utilize instructional technology platforms (e.g., Google Suite, Infinite Campus, Kickboard) to support instruction and communication.
Maintain an 8:00 am – 4:00 pm workday, including assigned arrival and dismissal duties.
Participate in Staff Huddles (Monday and Friday mornings).
Serve weekly rotating duties (lunch, hallway, or transitions).
Attend weekly department or grade-level meetings held before school.
Engage in ongoing professional development, including summer faculty training and biweekly after-school professional learning sessions.
Contribute to school-wide events such as family engagement nights, academic showcases, and recognition programs.
Serve as an advisor to a small cohort of students, supporting academic monitoring, goal-setting, and social-emotional development.
Deliver advisory, SEL-based, or Morning Mindfulness lessons aligned to state standards.
Supervise and participate in school-wide activities including Walk & Talk sessions, Club Days, field trips, assemblies, and special events.
Uphold and model the school’s values, culture systems, and student management policies.
Maintain Tier 1 classroom management and follow the progressive discipline matrix when necessary.
Track and input behavior data into Kickboard to ensure strong communication with families and school leaders.
Participate in Grade-Level Community Meetings recognizing scholars who exemplify core values.
Implement ELL accommodations across all content areas.