CTE Business Management & Administration

Hamilton County Schools; Heritage Hills (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools’ Central High School in Chattanooga seeks qualified educators to plan, deliver and assess instruction aligned with state standards while building an engaging, respectful classroom community.

A bachelor’s degree and a practitioner license or eligibility, plus endorsements 152, 153 or 158, are required; candidates must collaborate with colleagues, families and the community to support student success.

Qualifications

• Hold a regionally accredited bachelor’s degree and educator preparation program completion.
• Endorsement codes 152, 153 or 158 to include related courses.
• Practitioner license must be valid or eligible for TN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess instruction aligned with State standards.
• Maintain a well-managed, engaging classroom and professional relationships.
• Foster family and community involvement in student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to improve teaching and learning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Practitioner license eligibility

Endorsements 152/153/158

Job description

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Central High School is more than a school—it is a community built on over a century of excellence, resilience, and tradition. Proudly serving Chattanooga and the surrounding communities, Central High School has been shaping the lives of students for more than 100 years through a commitment to academic achievement, character development, and meaningful relationships.

At Central, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to discover their potential and pursue their passions. Our dedicated faculty and staff work collaboratively to create a supportive, engaging, and challenging learning environment where students are empowered to excel in the classroom, on the stage, in athletic competition, and through service to the community.

While we proudly honor our rich history, we are equally focused on preparing students for the future. Through innovative instruction, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a culture of high expectations, we equip every student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in college, careers, and life.

At Chattanooga Central High School, tradition inspires us, excellence drives us, and our students remain at the heart of everything we do.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The business management and administration career cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.

Responsibilities

Plan, deliver and assess effective instruction that is tightly aligned with State standards.

• Designs lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with State standards and/or unit outcomes. Frequently plans collaboratively with colleagues.
• Conveys high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students while differentiating instruction to meet students’ needs.
• Uses colleagues and own self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction.

Classroom Management & Relationships:

• Fosters a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.

Family & Community:

• Consistently develops strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children.
• Provides opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Actively seeks out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders in order to improve teaching & learning.
• Reflects on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

CTE academic endorsements are processed by the division of college, career, and technical education. This position requires an endorsement code of 152, 153, or 158 to include course in Computer Apps, Business Communication, and Advanced Computer Apps. All academic practitioner license applications must be submitted through TNCompass by an educator prep program (EPP). The practitioner teacher license is valid for a period of three years. Individuals applying for the practitioner license must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university AND
• Be formally admitted to or have completed a state-approved educator preparation program AND
• Be recommended by the state-approved educator preparation program OR
• Submit qualifying scores on required assessment.

Educators must submit qualifying scores on all required assessments within three years of obtaining the practitioner license. If the educator does not submit assessment scores and complete an EPP within three years of the license being issued, the license will become inactive.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Salary Scale

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see https://hcde.org/human-resources/talent-acquisition/for more details.