High School Biology Teacher

IOTA Community Schools seeks High School Biology teachers in the Memphis area for the current school year. We truly believe that every student whatever their circumstances holds the innate potential to achieve their goals and succeed.

Our staff is committed to continuing their own learning and refining their practice to stay current in the field ensuring a quality education for all. IOTA offers specialized professional development bi-weekly observations and opportunities to grow and develop to enable strong teaching and learning in every classroom.

We are looking for teachers that are passionate about ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education regardless of their zip code or socio-economic status.

Position Responsibilities :

• Attend professional meetings educational conferences and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required. The approximate school day for staff runs from 7 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 30-4 : 30 p.m.
• Effectively instruct students in assigned content area(s) as prescribed by IOTAs academic content standards through direct instruction demonstrating and using audio-visual aids and other materials to supplement presentations with the overall goal of engaging student learning.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas planning and aligning curricula to ensure that instruction follows curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.
• Develop and submit weekly and long range lesson plans containing standards objectives essential questions assessments and lesson plans; assign lessons and review homework.
• Consistently use data to evaluate pupil progress record results and issue meaningful reports to inform parents of progress.
• Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary for students.
• Maintain the schools student management policies and procedures (i.e. attendance records dress code etc.) and report to the school administrators when necessary.
• Maintain effective supervision and discipline in the classroom.
• Work with other teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
• Lead and participate in student activities such as : sponsoring student activities or student organizations coaching a sports team working with parents and the community as part of a committee or group provide morning or after school supervision and chaperoning student activities.
• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Our teacher salary is based on years of certified experience and ranges from $53000-$75250. We also offer comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

This employer strives for a balanced productive workforce which is diverse in terms of age gender and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential. Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1 VISA applicants.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Special Education,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Cordova

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1