Hamilton County Schools
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.
Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.
World Language Teacher – Spanish (Grades 6–8) East Ridge Middle School
East Ridge Middle School is seeking a passionate and dedicated World Language – Spanish Teacher to serve students in grades 6–8. Located in the heart of Chattanooga, ERMS is a vibrant, diverse learning community committed to academic excellence, strong relationships, and student growth.
About East Ridge Middle School East Ridge Middle School serves a richly diverse student population and is guided by The Pioneer Way—Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Readiness. We are deeply committed to equity, access, and ensuring every student feels valued, supported, and challenged to succeed.
Position Overview The Spanish teacher will provide engaging, culturally responsive instruction that builds students’ language proficiency, communication skills, and global awareness. The ideal candidate fosters an inclusive classroom environment, promotes student engagement, and collaborates effectively with colleagues and families.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver standards-aligned Spanish instruction for students in grades 6–8
Develop engaging, interactive lessons that support listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish
Integrate cultural awareness and real-world connections into instruction
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress
Create a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
Collaborate with grade-level teams, administrators, and support staff
Communicate effectively with students and families
Support schoolwide initiatives and uphold district policies and expectations
Our Vision is to develop responsible citizens through academic excellence, strong character, and social growth. Guided by The Pioneer Way, our mission is to empower students to be Respectful, Responsible, Resilient, and Ready—values that shape every interaction and create a culture of belonging.
We proudly serve a student body that reflects the richness of our community: 56% Hispanic, 26% African American, 15% White, and 3% Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander combined. We are deeply committed to equity and access for all learners.
Aligned with Hamilton County Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate, we prepare students to thrive academically, solve problems with resilience, communicate effectively, and engage in their community with cultural awareness. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or through service, ERMS students learn to take calculated risks, persevere through challenges, and work toward common goals.
We are seeking staff members who can build strong relationships with a diverse group of students, parents, and staff. You will be a great fit on our team if you collaborate with others, embrace innovative and engaging strategies, work as a team player, and believe every student has the ability to learn.
At East Ridge Middle School, we are more than a school—we are a family of Pioneers, paving the way for brighter futures, one student at a time.
Responsibilities
Plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction
that is tightly aligned with State standards.
Design lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with State standards and/or unit outcomes. Frequently plan collaboratively with colleagues.
Convey high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students and differentiate instruction to meet students’ needs.
Use colleagues and own self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction.
Classroom Management & Relationships : Foster a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.
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 seek out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders to improve teaching and learning. Reflect on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.
Qualifications 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 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 with the appropriate World Language Endorsement, 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.
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Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.
World Language Teacher – Spanish (Grades 6–8) East Ridge Middle School
East Ridge Middle School is seeking a passionate and dedicated World Language – Spanish Teacher to serve students in grades 6–8. Located in the heart of Chattanooga, ERMS is a vibrant, diverse learning community committed to academic excellence, strong relationships, and student growth.
About East Ridge Middle School East Ridge Middle School serves a richly diverse student population and is guided by The Pioneer Way—Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Readiness. We are deeply committed to equity, access, and ensuring every student feels valued, supported, and challenged to succeed.
Position Overview The Spanish teacher will provide engaging, culturally responsive instruction that builds students’ language proficiency, communication skills, and global awareness. The ideal candidate fosters an inclusive classroom environment, promotes student engagement, and collaborates effectively with colleagues and families.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver standards-aligned Spanish instruction for students in grades 6–8
Develop engaging, interactive lessons that support listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish
Integrate cultural awareness and real-world connections into instruction
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress
Create a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
Collaborate with grade-level teams, administrators, and support staff
Communicate effectively with students and families
Support schoolwide initiatives and uphold district policies and expectations
Our Vision is to develop responsible citizens through academic excellence, strong character, and social growth. Guided by The Pioneer Way, our mission is to empower students to be Respectful, Responsible, Resilient, and Ready—values that shape every interaction and create a culture of belonging.
We proudly serve a student body that reflects the richness of our community: 56% Hispanic, 26% African American, 15% White, and 3% Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander combined. We are deeply committed to equity and access for all learners.
Aligned with Hamilton County Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate, we prepare students to thrive academically, solve problems with resilience, communicate effectively, and engage in their community with cultural awareness. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or through service, ERMS students learn to take calculated risks, persevere through challenges, and work toward common goals.
We are seeking staff members who can build strong relationships with a diverse group of students, parents, and staff. You will be a great fit on our team if you collaborate with others, embrace innovative and engaging strategies, work as a team player, and believe every student has the ability to learn.
At East Ridge Middle School, we are more than a school—we are a family of Pioneers, paving the way for brighter futures, one student at a time.
Responsibilities
Plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction
that is tightly aligned with State standards.
Design lessons based on best practices with clear learning targets and measurable goals aligned with State standards and/or unit outcomes. Frequently plan collaboratively with colleagues.
Convey high expectations while using multiple effective strategies, materials, and classroom practices that involve and motivate students and differentiate instruction to meet students’ needs.
Use colleagues and own self-reflection on instructional practice to continually improve instruction.
Classroom Management & Relationships : Foster a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing caring, respect, and fairness for all students.
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 seek out opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders to improve teaching and learning. Reflect on own instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.
Qualifications 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 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 with the appropriate World Language Endorsement, 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.
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