Band High School Teacher

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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.

TMHA is 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 e.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

• Teaching & Learning – Deeply understand the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts and establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson. Build rigorous aligned assessments, administer district assessments, and consistently implement instructional best practices. Facilitate individualized instruction leading to successful student auditions for local, regional, and state honor clinic ensembles, college and university degree programs and scholarships, and other awards and recognitions.
  
  Ensembles should be prepared to perform at regional Concert Performance Assessment. The teaching contract includes additional work days to encompass evening and weekend events including clinics and festivals, contests, and auditions. As provided under the TN Academic Standards for Fine Arts “Perform” domain, curricular ensembles will perform at least 3 concerts each school year.
• Follow Hamilton County Schools’ Instructional Framework, Including
  • Ensuring Equity in Actions
  • Setting High Expectations
  • Building a Productive Classroom Culture
  • Responsive Teaching and Learning
• 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. The Band teacher must continuously promote the program to ensure that at least 20% of the student body participates in Band programming.
  • If the High School has a football team, the Band Director will lead a Marching Band Program and receive a salary supplement. Marching Band activities include:
    • Summer band training for students
    • Football game performances
    • Community events (pep rallies, parades, etc.)
    • Optional opportunities include marching band contests, out‑of‑town parades and performances, Winter Guard, Indoor Drum Line, etc.
• Professional Responsibilities – Actively participate 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 and district‑wide Fine Arts department. Maintain accurate instrument and equipment inventory. Manage the whole‑program budget (including marching band staff, if applicable) to facilitate continuous improvement and opportunities for students.

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Music Education (K‑12) or be an upcoming graduate 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, independent musicianship, 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

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard‑to‑staff positions. Please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more details.

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