High School ELA Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Chattanooga, TN

18h • 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. The Howard School is a 9-12 school located in Chattanooga, TN. It has a past full of rich tradition, a present that embraces dynamic and exciting change, and a future gleaming with limitless possibilities. Their approach to education involves an entire team working together to develop the whole child. Through rigor, engagement, commitment, and compassion, faculty and staff strive to ensure every child receives the academic and emotional support needed to achieve utmost success. As the oldest public school in Chattanooga, it has a vibrant community that supports its vision and strives to continue the Hustling Tiger tradition of excellence. The school is privileged to have community partners who believe in its students and have committed to its Future Ready Institutes, such as the Erlanger Institute for Healthcare and Innovation and the See Rock City Institute for Hospitality and Tourism. The principal, Dr. Le Andrea Ware, is Tennessee’s Principal of the Year! The Howard School is a highly distinguished school in many ways, being the only 2019-2020 Model Demonstration High School in the State for RTIB2. Microsoft Founder Bill Gates spotlighted the school in a video after his visit in May of 2019, highlighting its immense community pride and collaborative efforts. The school is looking for team-oriented teachers who understand that while the job will be challenging, the challenge will be rewarding. Enthusiasm, drive, and a willingness to explore creative approaches to pedagogy are important attributes in a teacher who understands the importance of standards-based instruction.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Title I or high-need school settings is a plus
• Passion for supporting the whole child academically and socially

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