7th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Chattanooga, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Tyner Middle High Academy is to be a high achieving school where all students are equipped for college or career and prepared to lead in a global society. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

Requirements

• 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
• Hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Middle Grades English (6-8), 6-12 English 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.
• Hold a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand the Tennessee State 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level