Classroom Teacher

Overview

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are prepared to lead toward transformative outcomes.

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented with the capacity to synthesize information, adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently deliver measurable results for kids and families even when doors close.
• High-Performing Game changers who can mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered, data-informed decisions, and relentlessly remove barriers to student success.

This position is responsible for the professional instruction designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas to prepare them to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate. Must be highly qualified. Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement. Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.

(proof Of Education, Training, And/Or Experience Is Required)

Degree Equivalency Formula

Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree = 6 years plus required years of experience.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Education Administration Programs