Classroom Teacher

Overview

Memphis‑Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis believe that more is possible for Memphis and are ready to lead.

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers – prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions‑Oriented – see possibilities, synthesize information, adjust short and long‑term goals, and consistently find ways to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High‑Performing Game changers – leaders of leaders who can mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people‑centered data‑informed decisions, and remove stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many students.

This position is responsible for professional instruction designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas to prepare them to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate. Must be highly qualified. Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement. Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.

• Degree Equivalency System:
  – Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years of high school credit plus required years of experience.
  – Master’s Degree = 6 years plus required years of experience.

Entry level

Full‑time

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