High School Government Teacher

Job Overview

Join our District! Shelby County Schools is now accepting high school government teacher applications for the 2019‑20 school year.

Complete your online application now at the application portal.

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.

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 grassroots renaissance.

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

• $22.84 per hour when serving as an Extended Learning Opportunities Program Tutor or Certified Tutor.
• $28.23 per hour when teaching in an SCS Summer Program or with Project Graduation.

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

• Hold a bachelor’s degree and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Meet one of the following requirements:
• Hold an active teaching certification in government grades 6‑12 in Tennessee or another U.S. state.
• Hold an undergraduate GPA of 2.75+ and score 149+ on the Government/Political Science (code 5931) Praxis exam.
• Hold an undergraduate GPA of 2.75+ and a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major in political science.
• Candidates without full teaching certification must 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 their 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 their students, parents, and communities.

the application portal and 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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