Middle School English Teacher

IOTA Community Schools•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IOTA Community Schools is seeking English teachers in the Memphis area for the current school year. Teachers instruct students in their assigned content areas in alignment with IOTA academic content standards, curricula, and state and school requirements. They work collaboratively with interdisciplinary and content-area teams, use student data to guide instruction and assess progress, and provide interventions, accommodations, and modifications as needed. Teachers also support student activities and maintain classroom supervision, discipline, and school procedures. The approximate staff school day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30–4:30 p.m. IOTA is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee, serving students in grades 6–12, predominantly from minority and low-income communities. The organization emphasizes students’ potential and access to high-quality education. It provides specialized professional development, bi-weekly observations, and opportunities for staff learning and growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
A valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement; or a valid out-of-state license that can be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment; or demonstrated progress toward completing the necessary steps for Tennessee certification.
Candidates without a teaching license may qualify for a Practitioner license while completing graduate coursework, but must enroll in an Educator Preparation Program.
Belief in the IOTA mission.
Ability to meet deadlines related to lesson plan submission, grades, and other requirements.
Humility, a sense of humor, and a strong commitment to IOTA’s mission and the communities it serves.

Responsibilities

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Effectively instruct students in assigned content areas in accordance with IOTA academic content standards, using direct instruction, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and other supplemental materials.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary and content-area teams to plan and align curricula with curriculum guidelines and state and school requirements.
Set short-term and long-term goals to guide instruction.
Develop and submit weekly and long-range lesson plans containing standards, objectives, essential questions, and assessments; assign lessons and review homework.
Use data to evaluate student progress, record results, and provide meaningful progress reports to parents.
Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary.
Maintain student management procedures, including attendance records and dress code, and report issues to school administrators when necessary.
Maintain effective classroom supervision and discipline.
Work with teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.
Provide accommodations and modifications to support student growth and success.
Lead or participate in student activities, such as sponsoring organizations, coaching, working with parents and community groups, providing morning or after-school supervision, and chaperoning activities.
Report sexual or physical abuse and neglect in accordance with state and federal mandates.
Perform other duties as assigned.