Intervention Teacher

Hamilton County Schools•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

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 Intervention Teacher provides small group and/or individual instruction in academic content areas such as math and reading while serving as a member of the RTI Team at the school level. Clifton Hills Elementary is an Expeditionary Learning K-5 school located in Chattanooga, TN. We have a positive school climate and culture for our faculty and students, where we consider ourselves a family and do whatever it takes to ensure that our students are successful. We are a previous turnaround school that has made drastic improvements within the past few years. Some accomplishments of Clifton Hills include being recognized as a state of Tennessee Level 5 school and a Model Demonstration School for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Expeditionary Learning Credentialed School, as well as exiting the state's priority list. Our teachers enjoy numerous opportunities to improve their craft through individualized professional development. Interested in joining our team? We are looking for teachers who are reflective, coachable, hard workers, and who possess a positive attitude.

Requirements

Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching license with applicable content/grade-level endorsement (i.e. Elementary Education, Math, or English) 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.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

Plans and delivers effective instruction in tier 2 and/or tier 3:
All instruction is tightly aligned with the HCS RTI Framework.
Designs lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals. Frequently plans collaboratively with colleagues to enhance student’s reading and/or math needs.
Conveys high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students while differentiating instruction to meet the students’ reading and/or math needs.
Uses student data, colleagues, and self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction and student outcomes.
Models best practices in instruction aligned to Academic Press & Personalization Framework and HCS RTI Framework.
Fosters positive relationships throughout the school.
Provides a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.
Collaborate with instructional coaches to strengthen understanding of RTI goals and accelerate learning.
Collaborate with colleagues and provide feedback to strengthen RTI instruction.
Engages family and community to support students that are below grade-level.
Consistently develops strong relationships with students’ families
Leads school process for notifying and updating parents on their child’s need for intervention, including sending out state required Home Literacy Letters.
Provides opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.
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.
All other duties assigned that support students who are below grade-level.
Attends training in the appropriate model(s) implemented in the school.
Keeps accurate records of student work and interventions provided.
Provides classroom teacher(s) and/or administration with regular progress reports on students.
Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
Works collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff.
Attends work and arrives to work on time.
Maintains confidentiality.
Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.