Chemistry Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee

Chemistry Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) Rutherford County Schools – 3.9

Smyrna, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$47.1K – $80.5K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Teaching Certification English Mid-level BCBA Full Job Description Chemistry Teacher Meet criteria for or hold a valid TN teaching license Endorsement codes: 016, 127, 212, 416 Strong content knowledge Flexible Team Player Must maintain regular attendance Must be able to interact with students Hiring Incentive for grades 6-12 math, English, ESL, chemistry, physics, world languages and special education (including social workers, school psychologists, speech language pathologists, BCBA with board certification)

Criteria:

1. A one-time signing bonus of $4,000; paid $2,000 in the fall and $2,000 in the spring 2. Teacher must hold a valid TN teaching license with appropriate endorsement in that subject area 3. Teacher must be new to Rutherford County Schools, if returning to RCS or an existing employee must not have taught in any of these hard to staff areas as designated in this plan 4. Signing bonus is contingent on final employment approval.

Qualifying Endorsement Codes:

Math:

013, 122, 125, 413, 2002

Physics:

017, 129, 214, 414, 417

Chemistry:

016, 127, 212, 416

English:

001, 007, 101, 121, 159, 400, 401, 402, 407, 440, 959

ESL:

301, 490

Special Education:

063, 064, 065, 066, 067, 068, 069, 089,105, 108, 144, 145, 190, 191, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 468, 469, 489, 498 and other equivalent special education endorsements.

World Languages:

163, 169, 170, 404, 409, 495, 496 and other equivalent world language endorsements

Student Teachers:

A one-time signing bonus of $1,000; paid $500 in the fall and $500 in the spring will be awarded to those who have completed their student teaching in the district during the recent school year and contracted with RCS for the upcoming school year.