Supervising Faculty for University Middle School (pool position for potential/anticipated positions)

University Middle School at The University of Memphis seeks to fill a supervising faculty position for grades 6th – 8th. A bachelor’s degree and an active Tennessee teaching license is required with endorsements that allow for teaching middle grades. University Middle School was rated an “A” school by the TDOE, received a “Level 5” TVAAS growth score (highest awarded), is recognized as a STE(A)M Designated School by the TSIN, is recognized as an Innovative School Model, and implements a Gold Standard Project Based Learning model. Students at University Schools represents all 36 zip codes in Shelby County.

The school is interested in applicants with instructional experience, training in innovative strategies of teaching and learning (including differentiated instruction), project based learning, or other effective research-based instructional models. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, a commitment to school improvement, an understanding of (and commitment to the) education for all learners, and a willingness to assume a leadership role in the school.

Position Summary

Supervising teachers instruct middle aged students as well as supervise/coach/mentor pre-service education majors at the University of Memphis College of Education. University Middle School is consistently one of the top performing academic middle schools in Shelby County.

This is a 10 month faculty position at the University of Memphis with full benefits.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
• Active Tennessee teaching license as found in the TNCompass public search tool with a PK-3, K-5, or elective course offering endorsement or ability to qualify for a permit

Hiring Range

All faculty position salaries are commensurate with experience and aligned to the University Schools Supervising Faculty Salary Schedule ($50,000 to 80,000). Other benefits include:

• priority admission for children to the ELRC, Campus School, UMS, and UHS
• 100% tuition coverage for all masters, EdS, EdD, PhD, MBA, or other courses at any public college or university in the state of Tennessee
• 50% tuition coverage for bachelor’s degrees for children and spouses
• State benefits for retirement with TCRS
• State benefits for medical coverage (your choice between Blue Cross Blue Shield and CIGA)
• 401k, Dependent Care FSA, and Medical FSA
• Life Insurance
• All other state employee benefits