High School History Teacher

Join our District! Shelby County Schools is now accepting High School History teacher applications for the 2019-20 school year.

Complete your online application now using this link!

Our Mission: SCS is dedicated to preparing all students for success in learning, leadership and life. We operate under the notion that we will only be successful if we challenge ourselves with new ideas and attack obstacles with a bold sense of courage and determination. We strive for a mission-driven working environment that empowers all staff to take ownership of their own work and their professional development.

• By 2025, 80% of our students will be college & career ready, 90% will graduate high school, and 100% of graduates will enroll in post-secondary education.

Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that every child is capable of learning and that education is the great equalizer. With 84% of all students considered economically disadvantaged, Shelby County Schools truly is a place where progressive leaders in education can make a difference in the lives of our country’s most underserved children.

Memphis, TN, a city in the midst of a grassroots renaissance, offers cultural richness and a fresh wave of innovative thinkers breathing new life into the region. Shelby County Schools, one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation, is located here, providing educators and district staff the opportunity to earn national recognition for challenging the traditional educational landscape.

Teacher salaries start at $43,000. Additional income opportunities:

• $22.84/hour when you serve as an Extended Learning Opportunities Program Tutor or Certified Tutor.
• $28.23/hour when you teach in an SCS Summer Program or with Project Graduation.

A comprehensive benefits package is also offered, including health, dental, vision, and flexible spending account options.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and be eligible to work in the United States.

• Hold active teaching certification in History in Tennessee or another U.S. state.
• Hold an undergraduate GPA of 2.75+ and score 157+ on the World and U.S. History:
  Content Knowledge (code 5941) Praxis exam.
• Hold an undergraduate GPA of 2.75+ and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in History.

Candidates without full teaching certification will need to enroll in one of SCS’s partner Educator Preparation Programs if offered a position.

• Be fierce advocates for our students, fueled by the belief that failure is not an option.
• Fully dedicate themselves as active participants in driving our students’ growth.
• Welcome opportunities to build collaborative networks among peers.
• Be masters of their craft and experts in their field.
• Consistently seek out opportunities to grow in pedagogy and content area.
• Lead in and out of the classroom, building a strong alliance of mutual trust and accountability with students, parents, and communities.

this link to submit your instructional profile.

An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. At Shelby County Schools, we know that diversity makes us stronger and challenges us to think differently every day. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position. Shelby County Schools offers educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, national origin, or genetic information.

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