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Classroom Teacher

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

MEMPHIS, TNFull-timePosted 1mo ago

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Compensation
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Location
MEMPHIS, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Tennessee CertificateBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Classroom Teacher creates a supportive learning environment, prepares instructional materials, manages classroom behavior, assesses student progress, plans curriculum, collaborates with parents and staff, develops learning resources, employs educational strategies, motivates students, maintains records, supports school policies, and sponsors extracurricular activities to foster academic and social development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classroom ManagementLesson PlanningStudent AssessmentCurriculum DevelopmentParent CommunicationCollaborationRecord KeepingExtracurricular Sponsorship

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeEndorsement in Grade/Subject TaughtValid Tennessee CertificatePhysically and Mentally Able to Perform Duties

Full job description

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

  1. 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.

  2. Establishes a standard of classroom behavior; maintains classroom management in and outside of the school.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Confers with parents, administrators, specialists, mental health staff, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.

  6. Creates learning materials geared to students' abilities and interests.

  7. 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.

  8. Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills, and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities.

  9. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, and district and administrative regulations.

  10. Assists administration in implementing all policies, and rules governing student activities and conduct.

  11. Sponsors student activities/clubs/teams/organization and tutors students as requested.

  12. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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Subject (For instructional/instructional support positions) ESL

Posted Date (7/24/2026 5:22 PM)

Location Name Kate Bond Elementary School

Category Elementary Teacher

# of Openings 1

Close Date 12/31/2026

Position Type (Portal Searching) Regular Full-Time

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