Part-Time Gifted Education Teacher

The mission of Memphis Delta Preparatory (MDP) Charter School is to support and grow productive and well-rounded citizens who will succeed in college and beyond. We will work tirelessly to ensure that all of our students are prepared to reach, attend, and graduate from highly selective colleges and universities. A completed course of study at a top-tier college will allow our students to build and support healthy and happy families, empower and improve their Memphis neighborhoods, and enjoy a rich intellectual life. Memphis Delta Prep opened with 250 students in grades K-4 in 2016. At full capacity, MDP will serve 480 students in grades K-5 in the South Memphis community.

THE MDP DIFFERENCE FOR EDUCATORS

The word “Delta” in “Memphis Delta Prep” refers not only to Memphis’s historic gateway location but also to the Greek letter used to denote change. We believe that to change outcomes for students and families, we must change our practice as educators — and fast! Our goal is to accelerate the learning of our students by accelerating the skill growth of our teachers.   To do this, we spend significantly more time than other schools on developing, supporting and coaching our teachers. To make this possible:

• the School Leader spends 80% of his time developing the teachers and the Instructional Coaches;
• the coach-to-teacher ratio is kept at 10:1 or less;
• the operations team is responsible for all non-instructional responsibilities throughout the building;
• the schedule includes ample time for teacher practice, coaching, planning, and collaboration; and
• we hire growth-minded teachers who love to practice and to improve their craft from day to day, hour to hour.

We ensure our teachers feel supported by our operations program, celebrated for their excellence, happy to be engaged in the fun work of teaching alongside great colleagues, and excited about the incredible opportunity to learn and improve in each moment.

The Gifted Education Teacher will support MDP students who are identified to receive gifted services. This individual will be responsible for providing gifted education in accordance with IEPs. The Gifted Education Teacher will report to the School Leader.

• Providing specialized instruction to individual and small groups of gifted students to support learning
• Preparing lesson plans for each group of students
• Developing and monitoring modified strategies for designated students in coordination with other staff
• Participating on evaluation teams as needed
• Designing or selecting appropriate instructional modifications for gifted students and coordinating these activities with other teachers as appropriate
• Following all federal, state, and local guidelines concerning the development and implementation of IEPs
• Bringing joy and excitement to the work everyday
• Upholding MDP’s detailed and consistent behavioral systems
• Communicating with students with optimistic growth mindset language
• Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Additional duties as assigned 

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Belief in and alignment with MDP’s mission
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated and documented ability to motivate and inspire others

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required
• Valid TN teaching license with endorsement in gifted education
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area

• Ability to move about the classroom and school to teach and monitor students.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position when necessary while teaching.
• Ability to operate instructional technology such as laptop, projector, and document camera.
• Ability to occasionally move objects under 10 pounds.
• Sensory:  Position requires typical visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Memphis Delta Preparatory is committed to creating a diverse staff and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. MDP will provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with school leadership.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts school leadership’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.