Licensed Middle School Teacher

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Memphis, TN

8d•$58,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a licensed teacher for its residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia, which provide structured, supportive environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. Most youth attend fully accredited schools on campus as they continue their education alongside therapeutic support. Schools operate year-round, and standard class sizes range from 8 to 15 youth, allowing more individual attention to students’ educational needs. The teacher plans and delivers instruction tailored to individual and group needs, assesses academic progress, and maintains school and treatment-related documentation. The position requires work with youth who may have significant behavioral needs and may involve physical intervention when necessary. Applicants must complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation. The role requires a current, valid driver’s license. The stated salary range is $58,000–$69,000 per year, based on education and classroom teaching experience, with a $1,000 increase for each year of experience up to 10 years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a grade- or subject-specific endorsement.
Active teaching license in the applicable state.
Experience working in a school setting.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Current, valid driver’s license.
Ability to participate in physical interventions when necessary and complete an agility and strength evaluation.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth with severe emotional and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

Plan individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and other skills.
Develop and use a variety of classroom teaching techniques.
Produce lesson plans that reflect students’ individual educational needs.
Administer tests and interpret results to determine academic needs.
Participate in trainings, boosters, and in-service activities.
Prepare reports in compliance with school guidelines.
Maintain progress notes, attendance records, classroom grades, and testing scores.
Complete daily documentation, such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes, in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees or one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Growth and development through continuous training.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.