Valor Collegiate Academies·Nashville, Tennessee
The teacher will plan and deliver scaffolded lessons while co-teaching with general education staff to support diverse learners. Additionally, they are responsible for managing student IEPs, tracking academic and behavioral data, and maintaining proactive communication with families.
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Full-time, in-person lead teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.
At Valor, you'll join an academically excellent and supportive community that is dedicated to your growth as an educator. With personalized coaching and high-quality professional development, we invest in your development so you can make the greatest impact for students.
Why Join our Exceptional Education Team? Our Exceptional Education Teachers are valued for the deep expertise and leadership they bring to their work. As specialists, they are trusted to guide student development by collaborating closely with general education teachers to co-teach, offering critical insights, and ensuring that Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are thoughtfully crafted and implemented. What truly makes Exceptional Education at Valor unique is our strong system of support. Our Exceptional Education Teachers are part of a cohesive, dedicated team that prioritizes ethical, responsive, transparent, and accountable care for all scholars. This team-based approach ensures that no challenge is faced alone, and every student's learning journey is a shared responsibility among our community of educators. Get to know our program: https://tinyurl.com/3ttt9vcp Key Responsibilities Include: Planning & Instruction
Prepare, internalize, and plan daily lessons for intervention spaces based on individual learners’ needs
Partner and collaborate with EL teachers and general education teachers to ensure all students are receiving appropriately scaffolded grade-level content and academic support across class settings
Prepare materials for resource class activities, do nows, and exit tickets
Use scholar work and data to inform instruction and intervention strategies in both general education and intervention settings
Collect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions that promote a culture of learning
Engage in weekly 1:1 coaching meetings to deepen content and case management expertise
Submit lesson plans weekly for feedback and review by instructional coach
Engage in weekly collaborative curriculum meetings (known as Intellectual Preparation) with a planning partner and instructional leader (for one cotaught content area)
Proactively communicate academic progress with parents/guardians, other teachers, administrators, and/or school counselors
Co-teach in 3-4 core content classes daily (including content knowledge to efficiently co-teach and support caseload students)
Childcare Benefit: Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day Care.
Family Leave: 8 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
Waitlist Priority: Priority spot on the Valor waitlist for new student enrollment
Comprehensive Benefits: 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits; retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching.
Paid Time Off: 8 PTO days annually and access to an org-wide PTO sharing program.
Professional Growth: 100+ hours of PD annually, 1:1 coaching, and career advancement opportunities.
Additional Perks: Access to an on-campus gym, unlimited classroom supplies, and a dedicated course budget for every teacher.
At Valor, we value the dedication and experience teachers bring to the classroom. Our salary schedule is designed to be fair and transparent, based solely on years of K-12 teaching experience and standardized across the organization at the BA degree level. Starting at $56,794 for certified teachers with no prior experience, salaries increase annually to support career growth and long-term stability, allowing teachers to focus on what matters most: inspiring students. We also recognize long-term commitment with $2,500 years-of-service bonuses awarded after 3, 5, 7, and 10 years of teaching in a Valor classroom, celebrating teachers for their ongoing contributions.
• In addition to the Special Education license, candidates who possess or are willing to obtain a Gifted Education endorsement are highly preferred. To become certified in Gifted Education, teachers must either (1) engage in coursework for gifted education through an approved Educator Preparation Program, or (2) work to obtain a gifted Employment Standard waiver through completing courses in gifted education.
1. Resume Review 2. Phone Interview 3. Teacher Performance Task 4. Virtual Sample Lesson & Leadership Interview 5. Reference Checks 6. Offer Extension
Valor believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.
Market context
In Tennessee, classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs and the need to support student learning across grade levels. These positions can be competitive because districts look for candidates who meet state-aligned education or testing requirements and can bring classroom experience, basic technology skills, and student support experience. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm which qualification path you meet before applying.
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