High School Biology Teacher

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

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 address obstacles with courage and determination. We strive for a mission‑driven environment that empowers all staff to take ownership of their work and their professional development.

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

Our work is 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 is a place where progressive leaders can make a difference for our country’s most underserved children.

Why Memphis? Shelby County Schools—one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation—is located in Memphis, TN, a city in the midst of a cultural renaissance. The city’s music, architecture, and arts are vibrant, and the district’s educators and staff receive national recognition for challenging the traditional educational landscape.

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

• $22.84/hour as an Extended Learning Opportunities Program Tutor or Certified Tutor
• $28.23/hour when teaching 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.

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

• Hold active teaching certification in Biology in Tennessee or another U.S. state
• Or hold an undergraduate GPA of 2.75+ and score 148+ on the Biology:
  Content Knowledge (code 5235) Praxis exam
• Or hold an undergraduate GPA of 2.75+ and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biology

Applicants 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
• Be masters of their craft and experts in their field
• Consistently seek out opportunities to grow in pedagogy and their content area
• Lead in and out of the classroom, building a strong alliance of mutual trust and accountability with students, parents, and communities

To Apply:

Submit your instructional profile through our website.

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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