High School Spanish Teacher

High School Spanish Teacher

IOTA Community Schools is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee. We operate both “fresh start” schools and “zoned‑enrollment” turnaround schools. From 6th through 12th grade, our schools serve predominantly minority and low‑income populations likely to be first‑generation college attendees.

IOTA Community Schools is seeking High School Spanish teachers in the Memphis area for the current school year. We believe that every student, regardless of circumstances, has the innate potential to achieve goals and succeed. Our staff is committed to continuous learning, professional development, bi‑weekly observations, and opportunities to grow and develop to enable strong teaching and learning in every classroom.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Candidates must have either 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 demonstrate that they are on track to complete necessary steps toward certification in Tennessee.
• If you do not hold a teaching license, you may qualify for a Practitioner license while you complete graduate coursework, but you must enroll in an EPP program. Please review the Tennessee licensing site: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html
• Belief in the IOTA mission.
• Ability to meet deadlines related to lesson plan submission, grades, and other requirements.
• Humility, sense of humor, and rock‑solid commitment to IOTA’s mission and the communities we serve.

Our teacher salary ranges from $53,000 to $75,250 based on years of certified experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan and the opportunity to impact a growing mission‑driven organization committed to the success of all students.

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential. Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1 VISA applicants.