Middle School Teacher

This is a pooled posting, we are always looking for great educators.  Your application will be considered for future openings across our Memphis campuses in:

• English Language Arts

• Mathematics

• Science

• Social Studies

• Special Education

• ESL

• Electives 

What we're looking for

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required. The approximate school day for staff runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30-4:30 p.m.

• Effectively instruct students in assigned content area(s) as prescribed by IOTA's academic content standards through direct instruction, demonstrating, and using audio-visual aids and other materials to supplement presentations with the overall goal of engaging student learning. 

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas planning and aligning curricula to ensure that instruction follows curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.

• 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.

• Consistently use data to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue meaningful reports to inform parents of progress.

• Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary for students.

• Maintain the school's student management policies and procedures (i.e. attendance records, dress code, etc.) and report to the school administrators when necessary.

• Maintain effective supervision and discipline in the classroom.

• Work with other teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.

• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.

• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

• Lead and participate in student activities such as: sponsoring student activities or student organizations, coaching a sports team, working with parents and the community as part of a committee or group, provide morning or after school supervision, and chaperoning student activities.

• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.

• Other duties as assigned.