Middle School STEM Teacher

IOTA Community Schools•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

IOTA Community Schools is seeking Middle School STEM teachers in the Memphis area for the current school year. Teachers instruct students in assigned content areas according to IOTA academic standards, with the goal of engaging student learning and ensuring access to high-quality education. Teachers collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and colleagues to plan and align curricula, set instructional goals, prepare lesson plans, assess student progress, and provide interventions, accommodations, and modifications as needed. The role also includes maintaining classroom supervision and discipline, following school management procedures, communicating student progress to parents, participating in professional development and school activities, and fulfilling other assigned duties. IOTA is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis serving grades 6–12, including predominantly minority and low-income communities. The organization provides specialized professional development, bi-weekly observations, and opportunities for staff growth. The approximate staff school day is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30–4:30 p.m. Salary is based on years of certified experience and ranges from $53,000 to $75,250. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

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 evidence of progress toward meeting Tennessee certification requirements.
If not already licensed, eligibility for a Practitioner license while completing graduate coursework, with enrollment in an Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Belief in IOTA’s mission and commitment to its principles of relationships, accountability, determination, and justice.
Ability to meet deadlines for 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, audio-visual aids, and other materials.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and content-area colleagues to plan and align curricula with applicable curriculum guidelines and requirements.
Set clear short-term and long-term goals to guide instruction.
Develop and submit weekly and long-range lesson plans that include standards, objectives, essential questions, and assessments; assign lessons and review homework.
Use data to evaluate and record student progress and issue meaningful reports to inform parents.
Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary.
Maintain student management procedures, including attendance and dress-code policies, 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, including sponsoring activities or organizations, coaching, working with parents and the community, providing before- or after-school supervision, and chaperoning activities.
Comply with state and federal requirements for reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
Perform other duties as assigned.