CTE Transportation - Maintenance & Light Repair

Overview Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improved school district in the state of Tennessee. Our mission is to create pathways to bright futures for all students in our community by helping to equip them with the skills, knowledge and supports required to realize their full potential. We do this by focusing on five action areas in our strategic plan, Future Ready 2023: Accelerating Student Achievement Future Ready Students Great Teachers and Leaders Engaged Community Efficient and Effective Operations We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding teachers with the ability to inspire, engage, and who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. This transportation career cluster prepares students for careers involving automotive repair, automotive collision repair, and aviation. Automotive careers require you to have a strong mechanical ability. The nation’s dependence on automobiles means the job demand will remain strong in the automotive fields. East Ridge High School is looking for positive, energetic leaders to join us in helping our future student leaders, Engage, Relate, Honor and Serve their thriving community. We are a diverse school community and expect that all candidates who apply for our positions will embrace our paradigms and actively participate in learning, living, and teaching so we can continue to empower our diverse learners to be successful. In addition to this expectation, qualified applicants should possess exceptional skills in the following areas: relationship building; communication in all forms with students, staff, and parents; classroom management; planning and providing relevant and meaningful instruction; student engagement; collaboration with teammates, coaches, and administration; problem solving; and creativity. If you are passionate about meeting the needs of the whole child, excited about growing as an educator through participation in ongoing professional development, and motivated to go above and beyond the status quo to see our staff and students succeed, East Ridge High is the place for you! Go Pioneers! Responsibilities 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. 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. 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. 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. Qualifications Knowledge/Education/Experience: Hold a CTE Occupational Teaching License with Endorsement: (770) Automotive Requirements to get endorsed: High School diploma or above Occupational Work Experience: Five years of full time related work experience out of the last eight years. Example Qualifying Areas/Occupations: mechanic, automotive technician, service technician, auto body technician OR Associate’s degree in automotive technology, one year of work experience in endorsement area, and industry certification Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology and industry certification Occupational License Guide Skills/Qualifications: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members. Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills. 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.