Middle School Math Teacher

IOTA Community Schools • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

IOTA Community Schools seeks Middle School Math teachers in the Memphis area for the current school year. Teachers instruct students in their assigned content area using IOTA academic content standards and work to ensure students have access to a high-quality education. The role includes planning and aligning curriculum, setting instructional goals, assessing and reporting on student progress, and providing interventions, accommodations, and modifications as needed. Teachers also support classroom management and student activities, collaborate with colleagues and families, and participate in professional learning and school meetings. 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 serving students in grades 6 through 12. The organization offers specialized professional development, bi-weekly observations, and opportunities for staff to grow and develop their teaching practice. Teacher salary is based on years of certified experience and ranges from $53,000 to $75,250. A comprehensive benefits plan is offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement, a valid out-of-state license that can be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or evidence of 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 of 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, 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 using direct instruction, demonstrations, audio-visual aids, and other materials to engage student learning.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams and content-area colleagues to plan and align curricula with state and school requirements.
• 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.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and provide meaningful reports to parents.
• Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary.
• Maintain student management policies and procedures, including attendance records and dress code, and report matters to school administrators when necessary.
• Maintain effective classroom supervision and discipline.
• Work with other teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.
• Provide accommodations and modifications to support student growth and success.
• Lead and participate in student activities, including sponsoring activities or organizations, coaching, working with parents and the community, providing morning or after-school supervision, and chaperoning activities.
• Report sexual or physical abuse and neglect as required by state and federal mandates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan.
• Specialized professional development and bi-weekly observations.
• Opportunities to grow and develop professionally.
• Opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization committed to student success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level