RTI Teacher

This position posting is for a middle school RTI teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Qualified applicants must have strong skills in the areas of standards-based planning, instructional best practices, and intentional use of assessments. Applicants must be eager to work cooperatively within department and school team settings. Applicants must be organized and possess outstanding communication skills in working collaboratively and effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Teachers who are also interested in serving in HS or MS coaching positions are encouraged to apply. 

Signal Mountain Middle/High is a 6-12 school located on Signal Mountain, TN, just outside of Chattanooga.  We are the only International BAccalaureate school in Hamilton County, offering both the prestigious IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP).  Although known for our academic accomplishments, SMMHS also provides students with many other experiences, including State-Championship athletics programs, award-winning performing and visual arts programs, and opportunities for students to learn and grow through a variety of extracurricular activities. While knowledge of IB requirements is preferred, training is also available for teachers who are new to IB.

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 RTI instructor will coordinate Response to Intervention programs across the school.  They will support and monitor the school's implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) model for increasing student achievement. Through this role, the RTI Teacher will support HCS RTI goals at their school. These goals include:

• Building capacity throughout Hamilton County Schools to understand the importance of RTI beyond compliance to become a valued practice to grow and move students. 
• Supporting all educational leaders, teachers, interventionists, and stakeholders in understanding the necessity of RTI for students who have not met their academic goals.

• Serves as the school’s RTI Facilitator for 50-80% of the school day.
  • Attends monthly RTI Facilitator meetings and District In-Service for RTI.
  • Redelivers content from RTI Facilitator meetings and District In-Service to all relevant school staff.
  • Completes Fidelity Checks for tier 2 and tier 3 instruction.
  • Coaches, supports and mentors tier 2 and tier 3 instructors in effective practices.
  • Serves as a tier 2 and tier 3 content advisor to teachers and administrators.
  • Supports school in implementation of dyslexia instruction and plans.

• Plans and delivers effective instruction in tier 2 and/or tier 3 for 20-50% of the school day.
  • 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 through 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.

• 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.
  • All other duties assigned that support students who are below grade-level. 

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• B.S./B.A. in education or human service related field
• Valid state of Tennessee teaching certification or upcoming graduates in an accredited teacher preparation program. If a valid teaching license is held in another state you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.  
• Two years' experience in teaching or services to individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to students with disabilities.  Or, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, Board members, parents, and community members. 
• Experienced in math and/or literacy instruction.
• 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
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license due to frequent travel to schools. 
• Maintain high personal standards and integrity

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.