Teacher of Behavior Intervention

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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.

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The Teacher of Behavior Intervention provides small group and/or individual behaviour supports and instruction in the Connect & Choice classrooms.

Spring Creek Elementary is a PreK-5 school located in Chattanooga, TN. We serve a diverse community of about 700 students. At Spring Creek, we are hiring highly effective educators dedicated to helping us SOAR to high levels of success for all students. We believe SERVICE is at the heart of what we do daily. This requires us to look for OPPORTUNITIES rather than obstacles when challenges arise.

These opportunities are designed to ensure ACADEMIC SUCCESS for all students. We do this by building genuine RELATIONSHIPS with all stakeholders.

Spring Creek Elementary recognizes a sense of urgency to improve student achievement. We refine our practices through on-going professional development and utilize resources to align standards, assessments, and instruction. We support our students' and families’ overall emotional, physical, and academic well‑being.

Interested in working at Spring Creek? We are looking for teachers who possess exceptional skills in the following areas: relationship building; communication in all forms with students, staff, and parents; classroom management; planning and providing relevant and meaningful instruction; student engagement; collaboration with teammates, coaches, and administration; problem solving; and creativity.

• Coordinate the re-entry of students returning from discipline and expulsion to increase access to wraparound supports and connection to school site staff and resources
• Assist with data collection, progress monitoring, and program evaluation to determine the efficacy of behavior intervention strategies as related to MTSS and to increase safety and reduce racially disproportionate discipline, and referral
• Develop function based behavior plans for students
• Provide coaching to staff to support the implementation and fidelity of function based behavior plans
• Collaborate with Social Emotional Department to ensure necessary services are provided for students. Attend trainings and collaborative sessions to gain additional skills and acquire best practices
• Plan and develop course of study according to school district and state curriculum guidelines. Actual curriculum must often be tailored for three or more levels of academic ability and previous achievement
• Review a variety of student assessment data to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement
• Develop and conduct professional development
• Work in conjunction with the SEL support team to address student, school, and district needs/priorities
• Prepare assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework. Monitor, assist, correct, and grade student performances
• Implement district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws
• Maintain order in the classroom, and in conjunction with administrative staff, administer discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior. Manage student conduct and disciplinary issues in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Counsel students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise. Work with school counselor in helping students to achieve academically, emotionally, and socially
• Consult with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug, or alcohol abuse, or problems of social adjustment. Coordinate decisions with parents concerning any specialized…