High School ELA Teacher

Hamilton County Schools; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated teachers to join their team in Chattanooga. This role emphasizes building strong relationships with students and families, fostering a positive classroom culture, and adhering to high academic standards. Ideal candidates are committed to professional growth, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a supportive community atmosphere, this position offers the chance to thrive in a nurturing environment while contributing to the educational success of every student. If you are passionate about teaching and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Tennessee teaching certification in 6-12 English.
• Bachelor's degree required; upcoming graduates in teacher prep are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Understand Tennessee English Language Arts Standards and set learning targets.
• Build a safe classroom culture with positive relationships and clear procedures.
• Engage with families to involve them in their children's learning.

Skills

Relationship Building

Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Growth Mindset Promotion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tennessee Teaching Certification

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.

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

Lookout Valley Middle/High is a 6-12 school located in Chattanooga, TN. We are a true community school where every teacher knows every student. The staff is like a family and is supportive in every way including professionally and collegially. The small community atmosphere makes LVMHS a great place to be every day.

We are looking for teachers who are dedicated, skilled at building relationships with students, excellent team members, and willing to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee English Language Arts Standards and establish clear learning targets for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently implement high leverage literacy practices. Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including:
• Ensuring Equity in Actions
• Setting High Expectations
• Building a Productive Classroom Culture
• Responsive Teaching and Learning
• Classroom Culture : Build a safe and productive classroom culture. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset.
• Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.
• Professional Responsibilities : Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.

Qualifications

• Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
• Able to be a positive team player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
• Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity

• Teaching candidate must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in 6-12 English or be an upcoming graduate in an accredited teacher preparation program. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.

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 this link for more details.