RTI Teacher

Overview

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

The RTI instructor will coordinate Response to Intervention programs across the school. They will support and monitor the school's implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) model for increasing student achievement. Through this role, the RTI Teacher will support HCS RTI goals at their school. These goals include:

• Building capacity throughout Hamilton County Schools to understand the importance of RTI beyond compliance to become a valued practice to grow and move students.
• Supporting all educational leaders, teachers, interventionists, and stakeholders in understanding the necessity of RTI for students who have not met their academic goals.

Tyner Middle High Academy, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a vibrant 6-12 learning community where strong relationships, academic excellence, and a family-centered culture form the foundation of our work. As a zoned magnet school, Tyner welcomes students from across the Chattanooga area, creating a rich and diverse environment where every learner is valued and every educator plays a crucial role in shaping the future.

At Tyner, we believe great teaching changes lives. Our educators work collaboratively to create welcoming classrooms grounded in high expectations, engaging instruction, and strong student‑teacher relationships. From grades 6-12, students benefit from one‑to‑one technology, innovative learning environments, and consistent instructional practices that help them excel academically and socially.

Tyner Middle High Academy is committed to supporting and developing teachers. Academic coaches, mentor teachers, and collaborative teams provide ongoing guidance, feedback, and professional learning opportunities. Administrators are deeply invested in both teacher and student success, fostering a culture where staff feel empowered, appreciated, and equipped to grow personally and professionally.

At the high school level, every student is enrolled in one of our nationally recognized Future Ready Institutes—the EPB Institute of Technology and Networking, the UTC Institute of Teaching and Learning, or the Institute of Health Services. Tyner is the only magnet school in Hamilton County where every student participates in an institute program that blends rigorous academics with hands‑on, career‑centered learning.

This approach creates powerful partnerships, real‑world experiences, and meaningful connections between students and staff.

• Serves as the school’s RTI Facilitator for 50‑80% of the school day.
  • Attends monthly RTI Facilitator meetings and District In‑Service for RTI.
  • Redelivers content from RTI Facilitator meetings and District In‑Service to all relevant school staff.
  • Completes Fidelity Checks for tier 2 and tier 3 instruction.
  • Coaches, supports and mentors tier 2 and tier 3 instructors in effective practices.
  • Serves as a tier 2 and tier 3 content advisor to teachers and administrators.
  • Supports school in implementation of dyslexia instruction and plans.
• Plans and delivers effective instruction in tier 2 and/or tier 3 for 20‑50% of the school day.
  • All instruction is 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,…