Special Education Teacher ($3,000 High Need Stipend)

ABOUT US

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a K-12 charter school in Memphis, TN. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades K-12 to excel in college and in life.Freedom Preparatory Academy opened in August of 2009 with a class of 96 6th graders.We now serve over 2,100 students in grades PreK-12.Our students have exceeded local and state averages in math and local averages in English language arts on the state exam.

We have three core beliefs that drive our mission :

1. Every child deserves the right to a high quality public education

2. A foundation in character development is essential

3. Direct exposure to an array of opportunities and experiences provides each child with the self-confidence and social knowledge to compete globally.

We will accomplish our mission through a highly structured, academically rigorous environment where students will master the core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, and demonstrate the school’s core values of : Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

• High-Need Stipend – $3,000

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks Special Education Teachers (multiple campuses) for our growing network of charter schools. As a teacher at Freedom Prep Academy, you will be expected to both introduce and help students develop mastery of concepts as measured through assessments administered consistently throughout the year. These skills and concepts will be presented in a variety of ways that convey a thorough understanding and execution of the content. Teachers will work closely with other teachers to ensure cross curricula and thematic alignment of curriculum.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Freedom Preparatory Academy welcomes teachers who are relentless in their aim to see student growth and who want to hone their skills as effective teachers in the classroom. We are also seeking applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to the educational mission, vision, and goals of Freedom Prep Academy.

Below are some of the tasks required of special education teachers :

progress and to determine their priorities for their children and needs

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Certification :

Experience :

50,000 – $76,000 a year

A teacher at Freedom Prep who has a bachelor’s degree will earn $175,568 more dollars in their annual salary over a 20 year career compared to their peers at a large district in the Memphis metro area.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION : We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more aboutour mission, values, and potential opportunities. We’d encourage you to explore a few additional resources aboutus, therecent investmentfor what’s possible, and why you should considerour communityas a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefitshere, including but not limited to :

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY : Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.We are an equal opportunity employer.

Tagged as : Elementary , High , Middle , SPED

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