Description Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Full-time, in-person teaching position for the ******** school year. We are hiring for a 10th Grade Special Education Math Teacher.
Salary: Valor's certificated teacher salary scale ranges between $55,000 to $77,000+ and placement on the scale is based on years of lead teaching experience in a K-12 school. Pre-licensure candidates will start with a salary of $44,520 and transition to the certificated salary scale once their Tennessee teaching license is active.
About Valor:
Founded in 2014, Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing, public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1900 students in Grades 5-12. We operate two middle schools, Valor Flagship and Valor Voyager, that feed into our high school, Valor College Prep. Our mission is to create a community where diverse students of all backgrounds have equitable access to a high-quality education that prepares them to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that balances rigorous academics and whole-child education in an intentionally diverse environment. Learn more about Valor here: https://valorcollegiate.org/our-model/
Core Responsibilities Include: Planning and Instruction (50%):
Prepare, internalize, and plan daily lessons for intervention spaces based on individual learners' needsPartner and collaborate with EL teachers and general education teachers to ensure all students are receiving appropriately scaffolded grade-level content and academic support across class settingsPrepare materials for resource class activities, do nows, and exit ticketsUse scholar work and data to inform instruction and intervention strategies in both general education and intervention settingsCollect, enter, and analyze academic data to provide targeted instruction and interventions that promote a culture of learning Engage in weekly 1:1 coaching meetings to deepen content and case management expertiseSubmit lesson plans weekly for feedback and review by instructional coachEngage in weekly collaborative curriculum meetings (known as Intellectual Preparation) with a planning partner and instructional leader (for one or more co-taught content areas)Proactively communicate academic progress with parents/guardians, other teachers, administrators, and/or school counselors Co-teach in math content classes and develop content knowledge to efficiently co-teach and support a caseload studentsCase Management Responsibilities (30%):
Develop and manage individualized education programs (IEPs) for students on your caseloadCollaborate with school psychologist and related service providers to plan and conduct reevaluation meetings for your caseload Collect and track data on individual student skills to determine the effectiveness of programming and measure progress toward IEP goalsMaintain special education reports to be in compliance with federal, state, and local district requirementsCollaborate and co-teach with general education/core content teachers to ensure the successful implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plansCollaborate with paraprofessionals to serve the needs of individual studentsSchool-Based Responsibilities & Faculty Engagement (12.5%)
Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school's values, student management policies, and cultureWillingly, kindly, and actively upholding Valor's organizational commitmentsOwn an arrival duty, recess or lunch duty, transition, and/or dismissal dutyParticipate in and prepare for school events that occur outside of normal school hours, such as parent-teacher conferences, grade level student trips, report card conferences, and new student orientation. The estimated time commitment per school year is approximately 25 hours. Support with students' postsecondary planning and college admission process, including writing letters of recommendationsFully participate in signature experiences with assigned grade level, which include overnight stays or tripsEngage in ongoing professional development, which includes attending 3 weeks of faculty training in July 2024 and participating in weekly professional learning sessions throughout the school year (i.e. weekly academic PL, culture PL, State of School meetings)Engage in faculty Circle once a week; complete and present 2-3 pieces of faculty Badge Work per school yearFamily Engagement (7.5%)
Respond to students' behavior in real-time using school-wide intervention systems and classroom management practicesTrack and input student behavior feedback and data through KickBoard by the daily school deadline to share with families, school leaders, and the Compass Team Maintain a 4:1 positivity ratio to strengthen school culture and student relationshipsServe as the main point-of-contact for case load's families to communicate any student-specific/IEP related informationCertification Requirements:
In compliance with Tennessee Department of Education's requirements for teacher licensure, candidates applying for this position must:
Have an active Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement for Special Education or Interventionist 6-12Have an active out-of-state license with an endorsement in Special Education 6-12 that can be transferred to Tennessee by July 2024, or Be willing and eligible to enroll in a TDOE-approved Job-Embedded Program to obtain certification in Special Education. Candidates must have either an official transcript with proof of a completed degree as a Special Education major OR have a qualifying score on the Praxis for Special Education: Core Knowledge. Candidates are required to submit a copy of their transcript or Praxis score report at the time of application. Please refer to this guide to learn more about certification requirements for pre-licensure candidates: http://tinyurl.com/55sx3wnmAdditional Endorsement Preferred in Gifted Education:
In addition to having an active Special Education license, willingness to obtain Gifted Education endorsement is preferred. Candidate can either (1) obtain a gifted education endorsement through a state-approved Educator Preparation Program, or (2) work to obtain a gifted Employment Standard waiver through completing a number of courses in gifted education.Qualifications and Experience:
We believe diversity is what makes us strong and we are committed to building a team of educators with diverse skills and experiences. We invite you to apply if you:
Have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorshipHave an active teaching license or are eligible and willing to pursue licensure Have strong content knowledge and instructional pedagogy Have a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom Have an unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and beyondHave a relentless drive to develop your practice to sharpen your skills as an educatorSet ambitious goals for yourself and others and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve themHave the passion and commitment to serve a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community of students and familiesHave experience or willingness to quickly learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms, i.e. Kickboard, Infinite Campus, Google Suite, Google ClassroomEnjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff Are able to model, live, and reinforce our school's core values, commitments, and policiesInterview Process: Resume ReviewPhone InterviewTeacher Performance TaskVirtual Sample Lesson & Leadership InterviewReference ChecksOffer ExtensionCompensation and Benefits: Valor's certificated teacher salary scale ranges between $55,000 to $77,000+ and placement on the scale is based on years of lead teaching experience in a K-12 school. Pre-licensure candidates will start with a salary of $44,520 and transition to the certificated salary scale once their Tennessee teaching license is activeThis position is eligible to receive Valor's Anchor Course Bonus We offer opportunities for teachers to earn stipends for taking on additional teacher-leader roles, athletic coaching positions, and/or doing project-based work that's outside of your core roleReceive a Years of Service bonus for completing 3, 5, and 7 years of classroom teaching as a Valor teacherComprehensive health (medical, dental, and vision) and retirement benefit, including a hybrid pension plan and 401K with 5% company contributionHave priority waitlist access to enroll your child at Valor 8 days of PTO (prorated based on start date for anyone onboarding after July 1, 2023)8 weeks of fully-paid maternity and paternity leaveReceive an employee laptop and unlimited classroom suppliesGrow from more than 100 professional development hours each year and individualized coachingFree access to an on-campus strength & conditioning facility, Vanderbilt Health Clinic, retirement counseling, and mental health support and resourcesCommitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Valor believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.
