High School ELA Teacher

Hamilton County Department of Education; Soddy-Daisy (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate High School ELA Teacher dedicated to fostering student growth and achievement. This role involves creating an engaging learning environment, implementing effective teaching strategies, and building strong relationships with students and families. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to high academic standards, effective communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. Join a supportive community focused on empowering students to thrive academically and socially, and make a lasting impact in their lives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Tennessee teaching certification in 6-12 English.
• Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear learning targets and implement high leverage literacy practices.
• Build a safe and productive classroom culture with positive relationships.
• Engage with families to inform them about student progress and expectations.

Skills

Teaching English Language Arts

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tennessee Teaching Certification

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PENDING FUNDING APPROVAL FOR 25-26

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.

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Job Description

PENDING FUNDING APPROVAL FOR 25-26

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.

Sequoyah High School is a 9-12 choice school located in Soddy Daisy, TN. Our school is focused on providing students with the skills, training, and industry certifications necessary to leave high school prepared to enter the workforce and/or post-secondary education. At Sequoyah, students from across Hamilton County can choose to attend and participate in a specific program of study.

We are a small learning community with a supportive school team. We are looking for teachers who have a sense of community, who are creative, and who look for unique ways to engage students in non-traditional ways.

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 participates 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 https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries
• Education Administration Programs

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