Certified HS Special Education Teacher Position [2025–26 School Year]

Special Education Teacher

Location: STEM Preparatory Academy
Department: School Team | Reports To: Academic Dean & Director of Exceptional Education
Starting Salary: Starting salary is $47,659 (which is Bachelors Step 0)                                                              (Final compensation based on experience and degree).

Transform Lives. Champion Equity. Lead with Purpose.
At STEM Prep, we are more than a school—we are a mission-driven community committed to excellence for every learner. We are looking for an Exceptional Education Teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and driven to meet the unique needs of every student.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver rigorous, student-centered instruction aligned with TN and Common Core standards

• Support students with Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), 504s, and ELL needs

• Foster a structured, culturally responsive classroom where all learners thrive

• Collaborate with ELL and Content teams to design inclusive, data-driven supports in a Co Teaching Model

• Administer WIDA ACCESS testing and maintain compliance documentation

• Build strong partnerships with families and the broader community

• Contribute to the vibrant and diverse culture of STEM Prep

What We’re Looking For:

• TN teaching license (with proper endorsement)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or related field

• Deep belief in the ability of all students to learn and succeed

• Strong organizational, collaboration, and communication skills

• Commitment to Anti-Racism, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

• Reflective, coachable, and passionate about continuous growth

Why STEM Prep?

• Join a high-performing team transforming lives through education

• Collaborate with passionate educators committed to equity

• Receive ongoing coaching, support, and high-quality professional development

• Make an impact in one of Nashville’s most diverse and dynamic school communities

We strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups to apply. STEM Prep does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.