ENL Teacher Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

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 Howard School is a historic 9–12 high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, grounded in a rich legacy of pride, perseverance, community, and the Hustlin’ Tiger tradition. As Chattanooga’s oldest public school, we honor our history while creating limitless possibilities for our students.

Under the leadership of Executive Principal Charhonda Gardner, a proud Howard alumna, our commitment is Every Tiger. Every Seat. Every Day. We believe every student deserves to belong, be challenged, and have access to rigorous learning that prepares them for college, career, and life.

Howard offers dynamic Future Ready and Career and Technical Education opportunities, including the Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation with branded partner Erlanger, Hospitality and Tourism with branded partner Rock City Enterprises, as well as Welding, Cosmetology, and Digital Arts. These pathways provide students with authentic experiences and skills connected to their futures.

At Howard, we are building on a powerful legacy while creating what comes next. Through The Tiger Way, we cultivate a culture of high expectations, strong relationships, student thinking, and belonging.

We are Howard. We are Hustlin’ Tigers. Every Tiger. Every Seat. Every Day.

Responsibilities

The ENL Teacher teaches the English language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing to the extent that the language learner will achieve success in all content areas at grade level.

Teaching & Learning:

Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English using the TN Academic and WIDA English Language Development Standards. Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district’s instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law.
Develop and deliver lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district’s instructional program.
Screen all potential ELs using the WIDA Screener. Submit the results to parents and cumulative record.
Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students’ progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of students’ progress and evidence of growth and progress.
Develops and maintains individualized instructional plans for each student (LLIP).
Collaborates with general education teachers of language learners with scheduling , instruction, modifications, and assessment.

Classroom Culture: Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.

Family & Community: Facilitate frequent and effective home-school communication by coordinating conferences, written communication, parent trainings and other meetings/events, and…