9th-12th Certified Special Education Teacher 26'-27' SY

STEM Preparatory AcademyNashville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

STEM Preparatory Academy is seeking a dedicated 9th-12th Certified Special Education Teacher for the 26'-27' school year. This is a full-time, in-person, 10-month position located in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves providing exceptional education support and services, including adaptive education support and push-ins/pull-outs for 9th-12th grade students. STEM Prep is a public charter school committed to excellence, equity, and empowerment, fostering an inclusive environment where students learn, lead, and thrive. They invest in their educators, offering a supportive, mission-driven community that values growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Ability to secure a teaching permit if not licensed
  • Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
  • Must pass MNPS background check

Nice To Haves

  • Active Tennessee teaching license with relevant endorsement
  • Belief that all students can succeed, with a track record of driving growth
  • Strong relationship builder with students, families, and staff
  • Commitment to continuous feedback and professional growth
  • Passion for serving a diverse community
  • Willingness to adopt school-wide technology platforms
  • Alignment with and modeling of STEM Prep’s core values
  • Ability to motivate students toward high academic performance

Responsibilities

  • Teach 3 of 4 classes on an alternating A/B 90-minute block schedule, serving students every other day within your assigned content area.
  • Facilitate one 30-minute Personalized Learning Time (PLT) block focused on intervention, enrichment, credit recovery, or targeted skill development.
  • Engage in unit internalization and curriculum planning using school-adopted materials; submit weekly lesson plan arcs with rigorous objectives, aligned assessments, and teacher exemplars.
  • Collaborate during your daily planning block, including co-planning with department members, weekly coaching meetings, and biweekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to analyze academic data.
  • Track and analyze academic and behavioral data using school-wide systems and maintain timely grade submissions.
  • Implement supports and accommodations for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with diverse learning needs.
  • Utilize instructional technology platforms (e.g., Google Suite, Infinite Campus, Kickboard) to support instruction and communication.
  • Maintain an 8:00 am – 4:00 pm workday, including assigned arrival and dismissal duties.
  • Participate in Staff Huddles (Monday and Friday mornings).
  • Serve weekly rotating duties (lunch, hallway, or transitions).
  • Attend weekly department or grade-level meetings held before school.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development, including 3 weeks of summer faculty training and biweekly after-school professional learning sessions.
  • Contribute to school-wide events such as family engagement nights, academic showcases, and recognition programs.
  • Serve as an advisor to a small cohort of students, supporting academic monitoring, goal-setting, and social-emotional development.
  • Deliver advisory, SEL-based, or Morning Mindfulness lessons aligned to state standards.
  • Supervise and participate in school-wide activities including Walk & Talk sessions, Club Days, field trips, assemblies, and special events.
  • Uphold and model the school’s values, culture systems, and student management policies.
  • Maintain Tier 1 classroom management and follow the progressive discipline matrix when necessary.
  • Track and input behavior data into Kickboard to ensure strong communication with families and school leaders.
  • Participate in Grade-Level Community Meetings recognizing scholars who exemplify integrity, imagination, drive, collaboration, and inquiry.
  • Implement ELL accommodations across all content areas.

Benefits

  • $3,000 signing bonus for applicable roles
  • Pay scale 5% above MNPS
  • Discounted on-site childcare available through Little Wonders
  • Comprehensive two-week onboarding plan
  • MNPS benefits and TCRS retirement
  • Dedicated coaching and professional support
  • Performance bonuses for TVAAS Levels 4 and 5
  • Longevity bonuses at 3, 5, and 10 years
  • $3,000 stipends for department chairs and mentor teachers
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