Secondary Induction Specialist
- Employer
- Hamilton County Department of Education
- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Specialist / Coordinator
- Grade Level
- High School
Job Details
Overview
The purpose of this job is to coordinate initiatives that seek to develop and retain highly performing educators. The primary focus will be on working with with Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) to coordinate exemplary teacher candidate training, district induction, and retention of quality educators committed to the strategic goals and operational objectives of HCDE.
Responsibilities
Induction:
- Coordinates with key senior instructional team members from Curriculum and Instruction to provide high quality continuous professional learning and support to beginning teachers during the three years of initial licensure and promote alignment with human capital strategies.
- Complies with district, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations regarding new teacher induction and related licensure issues.
- Promotes instructional improvement by providing resources and support to new teachers.
- Supports administrators, instructional coaches, and assigned mentors/induction specialists in each school in the development of new teachers.
- Develops district-wide mentoring program for first-year teachers, including the training and monitoring of first-year mentors and coordinating inductee-mentor matches.
- Conducts professional learning, provides resources for and/or supports school based Professional Development (PD) activities related to the induction of new teachers for principals, instructional coaches, assigned mentors/induction specialists and new teachers as requested.
- Designs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the district's new teacher induction program, to include the New Teacher Academy.
- Designs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the district's program for job-embedded teachers, including the cadre of mentor teachers.
- Establishes rapport with new teachers and maintains monthly contract with first year beginning teachers (i.e., newsletter, chat room, etc.).
- Conducts classroom visits and informal observations to support instructional improvement of new teachers, as appropriate.
- Provides feedback to new teachers regarding instructional delivery and classroom management, as appropriate.
- Provides customized professional learning to meet the unique needs of new teachers and to address the differentiated learning needs of their students.
- Assists in the development and implementation of related portions of the district's strategic work plan to include yearly goal setting, periodic monitoring, and evaluation with follow up.
- Assists with the development and management of annual PD budgets. Participates in regular professional learning to improve knowledge, skills, and build instructional capacity.
- Facilitates district-wide recognition for beginning teachers and mentor teachers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or similar field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Tennessee Administrators License strongly preferred; five (5) years of successful work experience as an administrator or a teacher leadership role.
- Experience providing teacher mentoring, teacher education training, or developing professional development programs at the K-12 and/or university level, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
- Maintains a valid driver's license.
Education Requirement
Bachelor's Degree
Years Experience Requirement
Company
Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is hiring, supporting, and retaining outstanding top teaching talent. We are the fastest improved district in Tennessee and have a goal to become the best. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Why Join our Team?
New Teacher Support: With our progressive three-year induction program for new teachers, you will have the following supports:
- New Teacher Academy
- First Year Mentor & Supportive Professional Development
- Whole-Teacher/Well-Teacher (wellness & mindfulness training)
Leadership Opportunities: Grow your career with Hamilton County Schools, no matter your professional goals:
- Train to become a mentor teacher or professional development presenter
- Obtain your National Board Certification and get a $4,000 salary increase
- Apply for leadership pipeline programs for instructional coaching or administration
- Be a part of innovative programs that are unique to Hamilton County like Teacherpreneur and STEM Fellows
- Travel the world as a Fund for Teachers recipient
Experience all Chattanooga has to offer:
- Chattanooga has a metro area of 500,000 people - not too big and not too small - and under two hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Birmingham
- Award-winning city for outdoor activities, music, art and culture
- 25 + local music, art, and food festivals every year
We are seeking teaching candidates who are:
- 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
Compensation & Total Rewards
- Competitive salary range commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package includes multiple health insurance options, vision, dental reimbursement, short and long-term disability, life insurance, on-site clinics, and a wellness program
- Childcare for Hamilton County teachers available in multiple schools
- Competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, including a hybrid 401k and pension plan. In 2018, TCRS was ranked in the top four best funded State Pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust.
About Hamilton County Schools
Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improving district in the state of Tennessee. We believe in success for all students and are dedicated to helping all students succeed to their highest potential. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Who we serve: Hamilton County Schools serves over 42,000 students across our diverse county in urban, rural and suburban communities. Our families speak 125 languages and approximately 8.5% of our students are English language learners.
Our results: The state of Tennessee has recognized Hamilton County as an “Advancing” school district.
A few of our recent achievements include:
- #2 out of 146 districts in the state of Tennessee for student growth and a Level 5 district for 2018-2019
- 45 Level 5 schools and 32 reward schools
- 16 Volkswagen E-Labs - the highest concentration of fabrication labs of any district in the US or abroad
- Milken Award winning teacher; State Principal of the Year (2017)
- 13 High Schools with over 18 Future Ready Institutes
- Website
- http://www.hcde.org/
- Telephone
- 4234987048
- Location
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3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga
TN
37421
US
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