Physical Education/Wellness Teacher

Hamilton County Schools; Washington Heights (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN seeks a dedicated Physical Education teacher to deliver standards-based instruction and foster a positive classroom culture.

Candidates must hold a Tennessee teaching certification in PE (K-12) and a Bachelor's degree; strong collaboration with families and PLCs is expected. Salary based on education and experience, with differentiated compensation details available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid Tennessee PE certification (K-12) or eligible for licensure in TN
• Strong communication with students, families and colleagues
• Commitment to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-aligned Physical Education instruction
• Foster equity and a productive classroom culture
• Build strong relationships with families and the community
• Collaborate in professional learning communities to improve teaching and student learning

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Receiving feedback

Professional integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee teaching certification (PE K-12)

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

• Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee State English Language Arts Standards and establish clear learning targets and lesson plans 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

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Physical Educaiton K-12 or be upcoming graduates 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

Skills/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

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.