High School Science Teacher

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

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools is seeking dedicated teachers for Ooltewah High School, committed to fostering a collaborative and positive learning environment. Candidates should have a strong background in science education and a passion for student achievement. Join a community that values innovation and support for both students and staff.

Qualifications

• Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students.
• Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Understand Tennessee Science Standards and establish clear learning targets.
• Build a safe and productive classroom culture.
• Develop strong relationships with students’ families.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tennessee Teaching Certification in 6-12 Science

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.

Ooltewah High School is a 9-12 School in Ooltewah, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. We are the second largest school in Hamilton County, serving just under 1300 students. Our school was established in 1907 and we have a rich tradition of excellence, including strong community and parent support.

We are proud to be an AP Capstone School and host three Future Ready Institutes. Additionally, we offer unique programs for our students including Culinary Arts and Audio/Visual Broadcasting.

Ooltewah High School is an all-inclusive community that continually works to build a positive environment for students, teachers and staff. We focus on promoting exploration in innovation and cutting edge practices. Our teachers are encouraged to step outside the box to try new and exciting learning experiences that capture and engage students. We continually look for ways to celebrate our successes and promote leadership opportunities. Collaborative work is the back-bone of our practice. Teaching is a challenging profession and we want our teachers to have a support network inside the building as well as throughout the district.

We are looking for teachers who are committed to collaboration with their peers, passionate about growing their teaching practice, and possess a growth mindset. If you’re looking to work with a school that feels like a family and contribute to the positive culture of a school community, Ooltewah High is the school for you.

Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee Science Standards and establish clear learning targets for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently engage students with science and engineering practices (SEPs). 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 Science or be an 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.