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High School Math Teacher

Hamilton County Schools (Tennessee)

Tennessee - TN, TN

High School Math Teacher

Hamilton County Schools (Tennessee)

Tennessee - TN, TN
 
Salary: 50,000 Starting
 
Employment Term: Full-time
 
County: Yes
 
  1. Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee Mathematics Standards and establish clear learning targets for every lesson.  Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently implement high leverage mathematics practices and strategies.  Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including: 
    • Ensuring Equity in Actions 
    • Setting High Expectations
    • Building a Productive Classroom Culture 
    • Responsive Teaching and Learning 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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.
  • 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 Mathematics or be an upcoming graduate 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.

 

About Hamilton County Schools (Tennessee)

Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE) is the public school district serving Hamilton County, TN, including the city of Chattanooga.  The district has 79 schools, including 44 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, 13 high schools, and 9 other schools and programs.