Language 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.

• Plan, deliver and assess effective instruction that is tightly aligned with State standards.
  • Design lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with State standards and/or unit outcomes. Frequently plans collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Conveys high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students while differentiating instruction to meet students’ needs.
  • Uses colleagues and own self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction.
• Classroom Management & Relationships:
  Fosters a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.
• Family & Community:
  Consistently develops strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provides opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.
• Professional Responsibilities:
  Actively seeks out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders in order to improve teaching & learning. Reflects on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.

• Committed to inspiring and engaging students.
• 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.
• Experienced in high-need or Title-I school settings. Experience with English Language Learners is a plus.
• Professionals with high personal standards and integrity.

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification with the appropriate World Language Endorsement, 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.

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

Salary Scale

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.