Job Description
Company Description IOTA Community Schools is a network of four public charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee. We operate both "fresh start" schools and "zoned-enrollment" turnaround schools. From 6th through 12th grades, our schools serve predominantly minority and low-income populations likely to be first-generation college attendees. Job Description IOTA Community Schools is looking for a part time Gifted teacher 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. In collaboration with IOTA, the candidate will: - Provide and deliver gift student services to any of our IOTA Community Schools
- Purpose and Scope:
- Teacher is to provide students identified as gifted with individualized support plans and execute the plans as documented, complying with state and federal laws.
- Teacher will provide services to designated students, following initial training, and parent meetings.
- During the first three weeks, services will not exceed 10 hours a week. The remainder of the duration, services will not exceed 5 hours a week. A request for hours must be approved by the Chief of Academic Advancement before performance occurs.
- Responsibilities:
- Utilize expertise to create and deliver lesson plans for students receiving gifted services.
- Determine present level of performance and use the data to drive academic instruction.
- Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students on roster.
- Conduct IEP meetings for students on her roster (annual, addendums, MDRs, and re-evaluations)
- Implement students' Individualized Education Plans.
- Maintain communication with parents and conduct IEP meetings.
- Maintain compliance in the online IEP generating and monitoring system Ed Plan.
- Ensure IEP file folders are up to date and reflect the student's data in Ed Plan.
- Maintain communication with the Chief of Academic Advancement on programmatic concerns and/or needs.
- Follow a schedule to provide services.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required
- Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate gifted endorsement to teach or (b) a valid out of state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 30 days of employment
- Belief in the IOTA mission - relentlessly pursuing excellence, guided by fostering relationships, accountability, determination, and justice
- Ability to meet deadlines related to lesson plan submission, grades, and other requirements
- Humility, sense of humor, and rock-solid commitment to IOTA's mission and the communities we serve
Additional Information This is a part-time role, paying $32-hour based on submitted and agreed upon hours. Depending on licensure, a full-time role may be available in the future. This work will take place on multiple campuses so must have a reliable method of transportation within school hours.
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. IOTA Community Schools
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