Special Education Teacher- Functional Skills

Company Description

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 Special Education (Functional Skills) teachers in the Memphis area for the 2026‑2027 school year! We truly believe that every student, whatever their circumstances, holds the innate 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 that 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.
• Teach direct instruction in assigned content area(s) using audio‑visual aids and other materials to engage student learning, following IOTA’s academic content standards.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to plan and align curricula to meet state and school guidelines.
• 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 lessons; 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.
• Maintain the school’s student‑management policies and procedures (e.g., attendance records, dress code), reporting to administrators as needed.
• 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 the 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.

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Candidates must have either (a) a valid Tennessee teaching license with an appropriate content endorsement to teach (461 Sped Comp K‑12) or (b) a valid out‑of‑state license that can be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) be on track to complete the necessary steps toward certification in Tennessee.
• If you do not hold a teaching license, you may qualify for a Practitioner license while completing graduate coursework, provided you enroll in an EPP 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.

• Salary ranges from $53,000–$75,250 based on years of certified experience.
• Comprehensive benefits plan is offered.
• Opportunity to impact a growing, mission‑driven organization committed to the success of all students.
• Our employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce diverse in 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.