Overview
High School - English Language Arts Teacher (Immediate Opening)
Base pay range : $53,000.00 / yr - $100,000.00 / yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons that meet the needs of all students with clear, standards-aligned objectives and appropriate assessments to gauge student comprehension
- Participate in bi-weekly coaching meetings to internalize content, teaching moves, and classroom management to improve practice
- Collaborate with colleagues through grade level work, content teams, and professional development throughout the school year
- Execute school-based duties that can include student conferences, arrival and dismissal, transitions, lunch duty, and other assignments by the school leadership team
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree requiredMinimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not requiredCandidate must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach English, or (b) a valid out-of-state license that can be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps toward certification in TennesseeExperience with diverse student populations or urban settings preferredPassion for developing young learners, flexibility, coachability, and a commitment to continuously improve in the classroomCompensation And Benefits
Performance-based compensation plan with potential for a signing bonus and up to 10% annual incentive based on impact and performanceCompetitive base salary with additional incentives; Master Teacher program after 3 years with potential to earn up to $100,000 and a $1,500 professional development stipendRobust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, mental health); first eligibility upon employmentRetirement options : Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) with employer matching; optional 403b with employer matchingPaid time off : 30 paid days during the school year plus up to 10 PTO days; calendar-year employees with 32 paid days and up to 12 PTO daysParental leave : 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental leave (adoption, foster care)Job-specific equipment provided (laptop and connectivity)Application
To apply, please complete an online application through our website : www.leadpublicschools.org / careers
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