Possible Growth Physics Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Physics Teacher Meet criteria for or hold a valid TN teaching licenseEndorsement codes: 016, 127, 212, 416Strong content knowledgeFlexibleTeam PlayerMust maintain regular attendanceMust be able to interact with studentsHiring 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 A one-time signing bonus of $4,000; paid $2,000 in the fall and $2,000 in the spring Teacher must hold a valid TN teaching license with appropriate endorsement in that subject area Teacher must be new to Rutherford County Schools, if returning to RCS or an existing employee mustnot have taught in any of these hard to staff areas as designated in this plan Signing bonus is contingent on final employment approval.Qualifying Endorsement CodesMath: 013, 122, 125, 413, 2002Physics: 017, 129, 214, 414, 417Chemistry: 016, 127, 212, 416English: 001, 007, 101, 121, 159, 400, 401, 402, 407, 440, 959ESL: 301, 490Special 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 equivalentspecial education endorsements.World Languages: 163, 169, 170, 404, 409, 495, 496 and other equivalent world language endorsementsStudent TeachersA one-time signing bonus of $1,000; paid $500 in the fall and $500 in the spring will be awarded to thosewho have completed their student teaching in the district during the recent school year and contracted withRCS for the upcoming school year.