Computer Science Teacher

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. 

Brainerd High School is a dynamic high school in the heart of Chattanooga, TN.  Our school community contains students with deep and powerful cultural roots and a compelling history. 

At Brainerd, we STRIVE, THRIVE, and GROW with EEPIC expectations of EXCELLENCE, EFFORT, PREPAREDNESS, INTEGRITY, and CONNECTIONS! 

We recognize that teachers are the single most impactful variable in student learning outcomes. Hamilton County Schools is committed to graduating all students ready for college, career, and community.  All students at our comprehensive high schools are enrolled in a Future Ready Institute - a CTE pathway leading to industry certification.  A wall-to-wall Future Ready school, Brainerd’s three Future Ready Institutes (Institute of Aviation, Institute of Entrepreneurship, and the Institute of Law, First Responders, and Forensic Science) provide students with opportunities to gain experience in the fields of aviation, automotive technology, business, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, and emergency services. Our teachers bring their expertise in the field to our classroom and create real-world opportunities for students.  

With the support of dedicated administrative and IMPACT teams, we develop teachers’ ability to affect educational change for our students. We are seeking compassionate teachers who can connect with students.  Furthermore, the ideal candidate can recognize and develop students’ potential. We are looking for teachers who are present, responsible, innovative, and determined to help our students excel.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. 

1. 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.
2. 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. 
3. 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. 
4. 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.

We are seeking teaching candidates who are:

• 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

Additional details:

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Elementary Education (K-5) 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.

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.