High School ELA Teacher

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

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking dedicated educators to inspire students and foster a productive learning environment. Candidates should possess a valid Tennessee teaching certification in English for grades 6-12 or be nearing completion of a teacher preparation program. This role emphasizes high academic standards, effective communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

Qualifications

• Committed to high academic achievement and expectations for all students.
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
• Open to coaching and feedback for student growth.

Responsibilities

• Understand Tennessee English Language Arts Standards and establish clear learning targets.
• Build a productive classroom culture and positive relationships with students.
• Participate in professional learning communities to improve teaching.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Coaching

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid Tennessee teaching certification in 6-12 English

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

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 seehttps://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensationfor more details.