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Why Intrepid College Prep? Intrepid College Prep is a network of free, college preparatory public charter schools located in the Antioch area of Greater Nashville, Tennessee. We educate scholars at two campuses: Opportunity Academy Middle School and Independence Academy High School. Our 5-12 model ensures that scholars have the opportunity to engage in a rigorous, college-preparatory education for eight years prior to their transition to college and the professional opportunities that follow. We are an open-enrollment school, which means that our scholars do not have to take an entrance test or pay tuition to enroll. Intrepid College Prep is committed to ensuring our scholars, educators, and families have the opportunity to unlock an unlimited future. By providing rigorous academic instruction and creating powerful relationships amongst our communitys members, we ignite passion, seek knowledge, and inspire the bravery needed to have a profound impact in our world. While we ground our instruction in these values, we also strive to live them out as adults in our interactions with one another. We believe that professional development and intentional coaching can allow any person to develop the skills necessary to be an effective team member, but we know that rests upon the bedrock of these essential values. We are looking for staff who: You believe in helping to unlock the unlimited potential in all students through a college preparatory education. You believe that each and every student, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender identity, religion, or immigration status is deserving of an excellent education and capable of achieving it. You are committed to being actively anti-racist in your interactions with fellow staff, students and families. You believe that education is inherently social justice work that requires us to begin with ourselves and our own biases. Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn for middle school grades Preparing students to be college and career ready as measured by benchmark assessments Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learners unique needs Contributing to the Child Study Team assessments of student needs Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential Uphold all school policies within the classroom Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events Receive and implement feedback from school leaders and other staff Internalize, accommodate, and execute our rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum including daily lesson plans, unit plans, and the scope and sequence Collaborate with colleagues to ensure academic growth for EL students and students with disabilities Utilize structured planning time and professional development opportunities built into the school day to plan the highest quality lessons Engage in a community where teaching is public (i.e. engaging in classroom visits, publication of curriculum, observation and feedback cycles) Share teaching strategies, visit peer classrooms, and analyze academic achievement data to develop best practice Commit to a school culture of consistency and high expectations by implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures Availability and willingness to engage in a limited number of optional, evening/weekend student recruitment and community outreach events as needed Tennessee Certification in the appropriate content area, with a track record of data-driven achievement Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred in an urban public school or charter school Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required EEO Policy: Intrepid College Prep is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies. teachers are eligible to participate in the MNPS Retirement System. Placement on the salary scale is determined by years of relevant, teaching experience. We do not negotiate salaries because of research that demonstrates the resulting impact of inequitable pay, primarily for women and people of color.