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Join a district on the rise!

Shelby County Schools is hiring Math teachers for the 2017-18 school year.

We encourage you to apply by September 11, 2017 – our Application Deadline, to be considered for the positions that best meet your interests and qualifications!

 

Our Mission
SCS is dedicated to preparing all students for success in learning, leadership and life.

 

·       Our promise is that by 2025, 80% of our students will be college & career ready, 90% will graduate high school, and 100% of graduates will enroll in post-secondary education.

 

·       Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that every child is capable of learning and that education is the great equalizer.

 

·       With 84% of all students considered economically disadvantaged, Shelby County Schools truly is a place where progressive leaders in education can make a difference in the lives of our country’s most underserved children.

 

Our Future

Though our challenges are significant, we are a district on the rise.


·       Our district-wide Math proficiency scores have doubled in the past three years.

·       Our iZone schools—once performing in the bottom 5 percent of TN schools—are outpacing the state’s Achievement School District and making significant gains towards the goal of reaching the top 25 percent within five years.

 

Why Memphis?

Shelby County Schools—one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation—is located in Memphis, TN. We’re known for our great food, original music, professional sports and high-quality arts in the most affordable urban setting in the nation. Not only that, but Memphis is a hotbed and national leader for groundbreaking work in public education.

Compensation & Benefits

Teacher salaries start at $43,000. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered that includes health, dental, vision, and flexible spending account options.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and be eligible to work in the United States.

 

Additionally, candidates meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • Hold full active teaching certification in Tennessee or another U.S. state OR
  • Hold an undergraduate GPA of 2.75+ and pass the Tennessee Praxis II content exam requirements OR
  • Hold an undergraduate GPA of 2.75+ and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the subject you wish to teach (some exceptions apply when following the degree option)

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We expect our teachers to:
  • Believe that student failure is not an option
  • Take responsibility for student growth
  • Be masters of pedagogy and content knowledge
  • Continuously develop their skills
  • Lead and manage the classroom
  • Engage all students
  • Work collaboratively with peers
  • Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

To Apply
Visit http://www.choosescs.org to submit an instructional application.

 

An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. At Shelby County Schools, we know that diversity makes us stronger and challenges us to think differently every day. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position. Shelby County Schools offers educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, national origin, or genetic information.

 

Learn More
Website: http://www.choosescs.org | http://www.scsk12.org  

For questions, visit

http://www.scsk12.org/askhr/