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Location

Memphis, Tennessee

Quick overview

Teachers are responsible for designing standards-based lesson plans, analyzing assessment data, and implementing project-based learning to meet student needs. They also collaborate with co-teachers to support students with IEPs and maintain regular communication with parents regarding student performance.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a current Tennessee teaching license in English/Language Arts and possess at least a bachelor's degree. Proficiency in technology integration and the ability to work in an extended day environment are required.

bachelor degreeInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsData AnalysisClassroom ManagementTechnology IntegrationLesson PlanningTutoringIntervention PlanningStudent AssessmentCo-teachingSpecial Education CollaborationProject-based LearningCommon Core CurriculumStandards-based Assessment

Job description

  • Description Gestalt Community Schools is a system of K-­-12 college-­-preparatory charter schools in targeted Tennessee communities.
  • GCS schools provide strong academic outcomes for their scholars through initiatives including meaningful community involvement.
  • GCS catalyzes community leadership to help revitalize the neighborhood as it operates its schools in that community.
  • Instead of debating whether education impacts the community or vice versa, GCS believes that the most effective method to support student achievement is an integration of education and community (a true "gestalt").
  • Gestalt Community School teachers design weekly lesson plans, develop standards-based assessments, analyze assessment data, and create intervention plans to meet our scholars' needs.
  • In addition, GCS teachers integrate technology effectively in the classrooms and implement project-based learning.
  • Responsibilities include: 1.
  • Knowledge of the Achievement First Curricular and ability to interpret lesson designed 2.
  • Teaching scholars a common core based curriculum 3.
  • Integrating technology into lessons and plans 4.
  • Motivating scholars towards achievement 5.
  • Meeting with parents regarding performance and conduct 6.
  • Developing scholar improvement plans 7.
  • Working with special educators in a co-teaching model for students with IEP plans 8.
  • Work planning with school and network teams 9.
  • Attending weekly required professional development training 10.
  • Create and review student assessments 11.
  • Tutoring students/other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Holds a current TN teaching license in English/Language Arts with appropriate endorsement code (Required)
  • Have a bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Proven track record of academic success as evident in TVAAS, state assessments, and value ad data. (Preferred)
  • Hold the belief that all students can learn at high academic levels.
  • Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning in a highly proficient manner.
  • Have the ability to work in an extended day environment.
  • Have the ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher.
  • Good communication and written skills required.
  • A team player with strong interpersonal skills.