Memphis Shelby County Schools·Memphis, Tennessee
The classroom teacher is responsible for providing academic and social instruction to students while maintaining a conducive learning environment. They must also assess student progress, prepare instructional materials, and collaborate with parents and staff to support student development.
Purpose and Scope This position is responsible for the professional instructions designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas to prepare the to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.
Essential Job Functions Creates an educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and needs of the students; prepares instructional materials for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation to supervisor/administrator upon request.
Establishes a standard of classroom behavior; maintains classroom management in and outside of the school.
Assess the accomplishments of students on an established timetable, and provides written and oral progress reports to parents/guardians, administrators and selected staff; administers tests and assessments.
Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students within state and school requirements based on the educational, physical, and emotional levels of student development.
Confers with parents, administrators, specialists, mental health staff, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.
Creates learning materials geared to students' abilities and interests.
Instructs students by using educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory motor and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory language, communication skills, cognition, social, and emotional development.
Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills, and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities.
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, and district and administrative regulations.
Assists administration in implementing all policies, and rules governing student activities and conduct.
Sponsors student activities/clubs/teams/organization and tutors students as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
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.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Tennessee teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsement. The role requires the individual to be highly qualified and physically and mentally capable of performing all teaching duties.
Market context
Tennessee schools regularly hire classroom teachers, and openings are often strongest in districts needing certified staff for specific grade levels or subjects. This role is competitive because employers look for a bachelor’s degree, a valid Tennessee teaching certificate with the right endorsement, and evidence that you can handle classroom responsibilities. Review the grade/subject match carefully and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time before applying.
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