High School ELA Teacher

Hamilton County Schools; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established school district in Tennessee is seeking passionate educators to join their mission of ensuring every student thrives. The role involves creating engaging learning environments, building strong relationships with families, and actively participating in professional learning communities. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching certification, demonstrating commitment to high academic standards and effective communication. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contribute to a vibrant educational community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to high academic achievement and expectations for all students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear learning targets and implement high leverage literacy practices.
• Build a safe and productive classroom culture promoting positive relationships.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Adaptability to Feedback

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.

Responsibilities

1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.

About the company

Hamilton County Schools is the school district that serves Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.