6th Grade Math/Science Teacher - Springdale Elementary School

Job Description

Job DescriptionA Tennessee Public School 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher provides standards-based academic instruction to middle school students, fostering critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and mathematical problem-solving skills.Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver Curriculum: Plan and execute daily lessons aligned with the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science and Tennessee Academic Standards for Mathematics.
• Instructional Processes: Use diverse teaching strategies, including hands-on science laboratories, mathematical modeling, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Differentiated Learning: Adapt lessons to support English Language Learners (ELL), students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and 504 plans.
• Assessment Tools: Formulate, administer, and analyze formative and summative assessments to measure student growth and target learning gaps.
• Data Analysis: Utilize student data, including previous Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results, to drive instruction and remediation strategies.
• Classroom Management: Establish a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment using school-wide behavioral systems (e.g., RTI²-B).
• Professional Collaboration: Participate in professional learning communities (PLCs), faculty meetings, and grade-level team planning sessions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular, transparent communication with parents and guardians regarding student academic and behavioral progress.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Licensure: Hold or be eligible for a valid Tennessee Teaching License with an appropriate endorsement for 6th-grade math and science (such as Middle Grades Education 4-8, Elementary Education K-6, or specific Math 6-8 and Science 6-8 endorsements).
• Assessments: Passing scores on required Tennessee Praxis Exams for middle school math and science content knowledge.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with educational technology platforms, including student information systems, interactive whiteboards, and digital learning tools.