High School ELA Teacher

Hamilton County Department of Education; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools is seeking a dedicated High School ELA Teacher who is passionate about education and committed to student growth. The ideal candidate will cultivate a positive classroom environment while collaborating closely with families and colleagues. This position offers the opportunity to impact the lives of students in a supportive and collaborative school environment in Chattanooga, TN.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Tennessee teaching certification in 6-12 English or be an upcoming graduate from an accredited program.
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity.
• Open to coaching and feedback for student growth.

Responsibilities

• Understand Tennessee English Language Arts Standards and establish clear learning targets.
• Build a safe and productive classroom culture.
• Engage with students' families to inform and involve them in learning.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee teaching certification

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Overview

Job Description

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.

East Hamilton High is a 9-12 School located in Ooltewah, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. Our school offers our teachers a family-like atmosphere with a collaborative spirit and support for every member of our faculty regardless of where they are in their careers. Our faculty values a commitment to excellence, focuses on what is best for students, and develops the unique qualities of our students. Our offerings to students include engineering, business management, health science, audio/visual production, and fine arts.

We are looking for teachers who are committed to excellence and who are passionate about their subjects and teaching. Our teachers accept accountability, innovate, and make efficient use of resources. We look for teachers who understand the true meaning of “it takes a village” and who are willing to be a team player both in and out of the classroom.

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.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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