Intervention Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Chattanooga, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intervention Teacher provides small group and/or individual instruction in academic content areas such as math and reading while serving as a member of the RTI Team at the school level. 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.

Requirements

• Valid state of Tennessee teaching license with applicable content/grade-level endorsement (i.e. Elementary Education, Math, or 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.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers effective instruction in tier 2 and/or tier 3, tightly aligned with the HCS RTI Framework.
• Designs lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals. Frequently plans collaboratively with colleagues to enhance student’s reading and/or math needs.
• Conveys high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students while differentiating instruction to meet the students’ reading and/or math needs.
• Uses student data, colleagues, and self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Models best practices in instruction aligned to Academic Press & Personalization Framework and HCS RTI Framework.
• Fosters positive relationships throughout the school.
• Provides a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches to strengthen understanding of RTI goals and accelerate learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide feedback to strengthen RTI instruction.
• Engages family and community to support students that are below grade-level.
• Consistently develops strong relationships with students’ families.
• Leads school process for notifying and updating parents on their child’s need for intervention, including sending out state required Home Literacy Letters.
• Provides opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.
• Actively seeks out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders in order to improve teaching & learning.
• Reflects on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.
• All other duties assigned that support students who are below grade-level.
• Attends training in the appropriate model(s) implemented in the school.
• Keeps accurate records of student work and interventions provided.
• Provides classroom teacher(s) and/or administration with regular progress reports on students.
• Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Works collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.

What This Job Offers

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