Physical Education/Wellness Teacher

Hamilton County Schools•Chattanooga, TN

15d

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. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. At Hixson Middle School, we are committed to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students in grades 6–8 can thrive academically, socially, and personally. We believe every student has untapped potential, and our mission is to help them discover and refine their skills, intellect, and character so that their futures truly have no bounds. To achieve this, we offer a rigorous curriculum, vibrant extracurricular opportunities, and a strong culture of respect, responsibility, and relationships. For teachers, Hixson Middle is more than a workplace—it is a collaborative community where educators are valued, supported, and empowered to grow in their practice. We believe in professional collaboration, open communication, and strong family partnerships that help students succeed. Joining our team means joining a culture that values empowerment, innovation, and balance. Just as we prepare students for boundless futures, we also equip teachers with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to make a lasting impact. At Hixson Middle, teaching is not only about content—it’s about building confidence, inspiring curiosity, and shaping the future together.

Requirements

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
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

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