Classroom Teacher

Memphis Shelby County Schools•Memphis, TN

About The Position

This position provides professional instruction to support students’ academic, social, physical, and skills development in specific grades or subject areas, preparing them to become successful citizens and workers in the 21st century. The teacher plans and delivers curriculum and instruction suited to students’ individual needs and developmental levels, establishes a positive learning environment, assesses student progress, maintains required records, and collaborates with families and school staff. The role is governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Endorsement in the grade or subject taught and a valid Tennessee certificate.
Must be highly qualified.
Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.
Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Create an educational environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and needs; prepare instructional materials and provide written evidence of preparation to a supervisor or administrator upon request.
Establish classroom behavior standards and maintain classroom management in and outside of school.
Assess student accomplishments on an established timetable; administer tests and assessments; and provide written and oral progress reports to parents or guardians, administrators, and selected staff.
Plan curriculum and prepare lessons and instructional materials to meet individual student needs and state and school requirements, considering students’ educational, physical, and emotional development.
Confer with parents, administrators, specialists, mental health staff, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.
Create learning materials suited to students’ abilities and interests.
Use educational strategies and techniques to support students’ sensory motor and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory, language, communication skills, cognition, and social and emotional development.
Motivate students, reinforce learning skills consistently, and provide continuous assessment and feedback for learning activities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district and administrative regulations.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student activities and conduct.
Sponsor student activities, clubs, teams, or organizations, and tutor students as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.