High School Life Skills Exceptional Education Teacher (2026-2027 SY) at Valor Collegiate Academies

DescriptionLocation: Nashville TennesseeEmployment Type: Full-time in-person lead teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.Salary: Starting at $56000 for certified teachers based years of K-12 teaching experience; $44520 to begin for pre-licensure candidates without an active TN license.Role Details:This position is a lead teacher role in our high school self-contained life skills program.Why Choose ValorValor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville Tennessee serving 1900 students in grades 5-12. Our mission is to empower our diverse community to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that blends rigorous academics and whole-child education within an intentionally diverse school environment. Our results include:A-Rated Charter Network in Tennessee: Scored as an A-rated charter network by the Tennessee Department of Education earning perfect scores in Academic Achievement Academic Growth Growth of Highest Need Students and College & Career Readiness.Top 1% for Student Growth: Our middle schools consistently rank in the 99th percentile in student growth statewide based on TVAAS data from the past 5 years.National Leader in SEL: Over 50 partner schools nationwide have adopted and implemented Valors Compass model for social-emotional learning.At Valor youll join an academically excellent and supportive community that is dedicated to your growth as an educator. With personalized coaching and high-quality professional development we invest in your development so you can make the greatest impact for students.Why Join our Exceptional Education TeamOur Exceptional Education Teachers are valued for the deep expertise and leadership they bring to their work. As specialists they are trusted to guide student development by collaborating closely with general education teachers to co-teach offering critical insights and ensuring that Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are thoughtfully crafted and implemented.What truly makes Exceptional Education at Valor unique is our strong system of support. Our Exceptional Education Teachers are part of a cohesive dedicated team that prioritizes ethical responsive transparent and accountable care for all scholars. This team-based approach ensures that no challenge is faced alone and every students learning journey is a shared responsibility among our community of educators. Learn more about our approach: Responsibilities Include: Planning & Instruction Prepare internalize and plan daily lessons for intervention spaces based on individual learners needsPartner and collaborate with teachers and leaders 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 learningEngage 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 leaderProactively communicate academic progress with parents/guardians other teachers administrators and/or school counselorsCo-teach in 3-4 content classes daily (including content knowledge to efficiently co-teach and support caseload students)Case Management Responsibilities 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 caseloadCollect and track data on individual student skills to determine the effectiveness of programming and measure progress toward IEP goalsMaintain 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 EngagementEnforce uphold and exhibit schools values student management policies and culture systemsOwn an arrival recess or lunch transition or dismissal duty dailyParticipate in school events that occur outside of normal school hours such as parent-teacher conferences signature experiences field trips IEP meetings report card conferences and new student orientation. Estimated time commitment per school year is approximately 25 hours.Engage in ongoing professional development which includes attending 3 weeks of new hire orientation and faculty training in July 2026 and weekly PL sessions throughout the school yearParticipate in faculty Circle once a week; complete and present 2-3 pieces of faculty Badge Work per school yearStudent Behavior Support 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 TeamMaintain a 4:1 positivity ratio to strengthen school culture and student relationshipsServe as the main point-of-contact for case loads families to communicate any student-specific/IEP related informationWhat We Offer:Salary: Starting at $56000 for certified teachers plus Years of Service bonusChildcare Benefit:Valor-subsidized childcare and priority seating at Little Wonders Day CareComprehensive Benefits: 75% coverage of health dental and vision benefits; retirement benefits including a hybrid pension and 401K with 5% employer matching.Paid Time Off: 8 PTO days annually and access to an org-wide PTO sharing program.Family Leave: 8 weeks of fully-paid parental leaveWaitlist Priority: Priority position on Valors new student waitlist for enrollmentProfessional Growth: 100 hours of PD annually 1:1 coaching and career advancement opportunities.Additional Perks: Access to an on-campus gym unlimited classroom supplies and a dedicated course budget for every teacher.Role Requirements:Must have an active Tennessee teaching license with a 461 Special Education Comprehensive endorsement or actively enrolled in an approved job-embedded educator preparation program.Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship.Key Mindsets:You have a proven track record of success of growth and achievement in your classroomYou have an unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and beyondYou crave feedback and have a relentless drive to develop your practice to sharpen your skills as an educatorYou have the passion and commitment to serve a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community of students and familiesYou have experience or willingness to quickly learn and adopt school-wide tech platforms i.e. Kickboard Infinite Campus Google Suite Google ClassroomYou enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students families and staffYou are able to model live and reinforce our schools core values commitments and policiesInterview Process: Resume ReviewPhone InterviewTeacher Performance TaskVirtual Sample Lesson & Leadership InterviewReference ChecksOffer ExtensionCommitment 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. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Special Education,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Cordova Experience: years Vacancy: 1