• Job Description

  Req#: 16606
  
  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 at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

  The Architecture and Construction career cluster prepares learners for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the building environment.

  East Ridge High School is looking for positive, energetic leaders to join us in helping our future student leaders, Engage, Relate, Honor and Serve our thriving community. We are a diverse school community and expect that all candidates who apply for our positions will embrace our paradigms and actively participate in learning, living, and teaching so we can continue to empower our diverse learners to be successful.

  In addition to this expectation, qualified applicants should 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.

  If you are passionate about meeting the needs of the whole child, excited about growing as an educator through participation in ongoing professional development, and motivated to go above and beyond the status quo to see our staff and students succeed, East Ridge High is the place for you! Go Pioneers!

  
  Responsibilities
  
  

  Plan, deliver and assess effective instruction that is tightly aligned with State standards.

  • Designs 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.

  
  Qualifications
  
  

  Knowledge/Education/Experience:

  • High School diploma or above, Associate’s or Bachelor’s in related industry preferred.
  • Five years of full time related work experience out of the last eight years.
  • Occupational Teaching License with an endorsement in one or more of the following areas:

  Current Endorsements: (700) Drafting/CAD, (705) Welding, (740) Information Technology, (760) Manufacturing

  CTE Occupational License Guide

  Skills/Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
  • Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

  Compensation

  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://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.

  
  

  Knowledge/Education/Experience:

  • High School diploma or above, Associate’s or Bachelor’s in related industry preferred.
  • Five years of full time related work experience out of the last eight years.
  • Occupational Teaching License with an endorsement in one or more of the following areas:

  Current Endorsements: (700) Drafting/CAD, (705) Welding, (740) Information Technology, (760) Manufacturing

  CTE Occupational License Guide

  Skills/Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
  • Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

  Compensation

  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://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.

  
  

  Plan, deliver and assess effective instruction that is tightly aligned with State standards.

  • Designs 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.

• About the company

  Hamilton County Schools is the school district that serves Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.

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