High School ELA 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.

The purpose of Opportunity High is to serve as a catalyst for transformation in the lives of over-age, under-credit students. Through a personalized and nurturing educational environment, we aim to instill academic competence, workforce-ready skills, and emotional resilience, thereby fulfilling our broader vision of elevating the standard for equitable education and creating impactful citizens.

Opportunity High is a transformative educational experience whose mission is to provide a dynamic, nurturing, and innovative educational setting explicitly tailored for students who are over age and under credit. We equip them with the academic, workforce-ready, and emotional tools they need for thriving futures.

Our vision is to be the national beacon for innovative, equitable, and high-quality education tailored for each student's unique needs and potential, regardless of age or background. We aim to be a dynamic learning hub where real-world curricula, a robust support ecosystem, and lifelong learning opportunities empower our students to become resilient, responsible, and resourceful contributors to society.

Core Values:

• Resilience: We believe that every student can overcome obstacles and succeed.
• Equity: Providing tailored learning experiences to meet the unique needs of every student.
• Inclusivity: Creating a safe, welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds.
• Accountability: Holding ourselves and our students responsible for personal and collective growth.
• Innovation: Constantly evolving our methods to offer the best possible educational experience.
• Empowerment: Equipping students to take control of their lives and make informed decisions.
• Community: Building lasting relationships with all stakeholders, including students, staff, and parents

Academic Press: Learning Systems & Structures

• Personalized Learning Plans: Customizable education tracks to cater to individual learning styles. Curriculum tailored to student needs with alternative assessments.
• Credit Recovery Programs: Fast-track options for students to catch up academically.
• Real-World Application: Incorporating real-world problems and solutions into the curriculum.
• Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Options: For students who wish to accelerate their learning.
• Flexible Pacing: Self-paced courses allow students to accelerate or take more time as needed.
• Digital Learning Platforms: To supplement in-person learning and offer flexibility.
• Cross-Disciplinary Learning: Real-world problems often require knowledge in multiple subject areas; our curriculum reflects this.
• Blended Learning: Mix of online and in-person teaching.
• Scaffolding: Helping students with partial understanding to master a subject.
• Coaching: Researched based coaching to support and guide students through their learning journeys

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at and get to know us and our strategic plan,

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee English Language Arts Standards and establish clear learning targets for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently implement high leverage literacy practices. Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including:
• Ensuring Equity in Actions
• Setting High Expectations
• Building a Productive Classroom Culture
• Responsive Teaching and Learning
• Classroom Culture: Build a safe and productive classroom culture. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset.
• Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.
• Professional Responsibilities: Actively participates in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.

Qualifications

• 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
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity
• Teaching candidate must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in 6-12 English or be an upcoming graduate in an accredited teacher preparation program. If you hold a teaching license in another state,
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.

Compensation

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

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 for more details.