Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Overview

Locations:
Wooddale Middle School

Type of Employment:
Full Time

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 grades, our schools serve predominantly minority and low-income populations likely to be first-generation college attendees.

IOTA Community Schools is seeking Middle School Social Studies teachers in the Memphis area for the  school year. We believe that every student, whatever their circumstances, holds potential to achieve their goals and succeed in college, leadership, and life.

Our staff is committed to continuing their own learning and refining their practice to stay current in the field, ensuring a quality education for all. IOTA offers specialized professional development, bi-weekly observations, and opportunities to grow and develop to enable strong teaching and learning in every classroom. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education regardless of their zip code or socio-economic status.

• 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.
• Instruct students in assigned content area(s) as prescribed by IOTA’s academic content standards through direct instruction, using audio-visual aids and other materials to supplement presentations with the goal of engaging student learning.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas planning and aligning curricula to ensure instruction follows curriculum guidelines or state/school requirements.
• 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 (e.g., attendance, dress code) and report to 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, providing 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) a valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach or (b) a valid out-of-state license that can be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards 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 educator-preparation program.
• 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 is based on years of certified experience and ranges from $53,000-$75,250.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits plan and the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.
• This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce and 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.
• We are unable to sponsor H1 VISA applicants.