Job Description

If you have a passion for supporting students with disabilities to reach their personal bests in learning and in life, consider joining our team of special education professionals.

 

Core Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of the Tennessee state-mandated curriculum skills in elementary, middle, and high school mathematics, science, spelling, reading, writing, and grammar, and ability to modify and adapt general education curriculum to meet students’ individual needs
• Familiarity with specific disabilities and learning styles and techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, strong organizational and time-management skills, and high levels of motivation and creativity
• Ability to maintain ethical and professional standards and confidentiality and respect for the personal integrity of each student
• Positive discipline skills, giving encouragement and recognition for jobs done well, setting students up for success
• Ability to function as a member of an educational team and collaborate with staff

 

Requirements:

• At least one year of prior teaching experience (3 or more years preferred); Tennessee teaching license with Special Education endorsement;
• Exemplary standards of conduct in interpersonal relations, personal commitment, personal appearance, and personal investment in the school to provide a positive example for students in conduct, speech, and general appearance
• Ability to maintain a positive relationship with students and families with diverse backgrounds, functioning levels, and needs.

 

Salary Range: $33-44K, dependent upon on education and experience

How to Apply

Send cover letter, resume, and references to: Cece Palazola cpalazola@concord-academy.org or Teacher Search Concord Academy 4942 Walnut Grove Rd Memphis, TN 38117

Bureaus: Tennessee. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: Teacher. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.