High School ELA Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • East Ridge, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools is committed to excellence for every student. With nearly 75 schools across the district, we are focused on helping all students thrive and experience a future without limits. East Ridge High School is looking for positive, energetic leaders to join us in helping our future student leaders, Engage, Relate, Honor and Serve our thriving community. We are a diverse school community and expect that all candidates who apply for our positions will embrace our paradigms and actively participate in learning, living, and teaching so we can continue to empower our diverse learners to be successful. Qualified applicants should possess exceptional skills in relationship building; communication in all forms with students, staff, and parents; classroom management; planning and providing relevant and meaningful instruction; student engagement; collaboration with teammates, coaches, and administration; problem solving; and creativity. If you are passionate about meeting the needs of the whole child, excited about growing as an educator through participation in ongoing professional development, and motivated to go above and beyond the status quo to see our staff and students succeed, East Ridge High is the place for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid Tennessee teaching license in 6-12 English OR current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program
• Positive, student-focused educators with strong content and classroom management skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
• Committed to high expectations and academic achievement for all students
• Open to feedback, coaching, and continuous growth
• Passion for supporting the whole child academically and socially

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Title I or high-need school settings is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction aligned to Tennessee state standards
• Design engaging lessons with clear objectives and measurable outcomes
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues and support staff
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students and families
• Create a well-managed, structured classroom environment
• Participate in ongoing professional development and reflection

Benefits

• Salary Scale based on education and experience – starting at $50,000.00
• Eligible positions may qualify for additional pay under the Differentiated Compensation Plan

What This Job Offers

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