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Assistant Principal 17901 - 2018-2019

Employer
Hamilton County Department of Education
Location
Chattanooga, TN, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details

The Hamilton County Department of Education is looking for individuals with strong leadership skills to serve in the role of assistant principal. These individuals should also aspire to further advance their career as building level principals or district administrators.

Major Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with school principal, certified and classified staff and the school's total community.

Assist with the improvement of the school-wide instructional delivery systems.

Assist the principal with the overall administration of the school.

Supervise teachers, support staff, and departments as assigned by the principal.

Serve in the absence of the principal.

Assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of the school-wide curriculum.

Assist the principal with the disaggregation of student test scores and reporting systems.

Assist with promoting an overall school climate that enhances student achievement.

Assist with evaluating teachers and staff.

Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Duty Days
250

Endorsement Code
{480} BEGIN ADMIN A PREK-12, {481} BEGIN ADMIN B PREK-12, {482} PROF ADMIN PREK-12, {483} PROF ADMIN K-12, {441} Instructional Leadership - Aspiring, {442} Instructional Leadership - Beginning, {443} Instructional Leadership - Professional

Additional Job Information

Qualifications/Requirements:
Valid TN teaching license required.
Must currently hold or be immediately eligible for a TN ILL-B (Beginning Administrator License) or ILL-A/Professional Administrator License.

Minimum of 5 years successful classroom teaching experience verifiable by evaluations and positive recommendations from current supervisor.

Minimum of 2 years successful experience in school-based leadership position (team leader/department or grade chair/academic coach/principals chain of command/technology contact/athletic director/etc). Must include supervisor for previously-listed activities as a reference. Include a list of activities in your application.

Must submit a letter of recommendation from current principal or supervisor. Please email it to Meredith Adams at adams_m@hcde.org.

Must have a proven track record of advocacy for students. Must bring concrete evidence of such advocacy to the interview.

Knowledge of and the ability to assist with the implementation of IDEA regulations at the school level.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).

Availability for staff training in the Teacher Evaluation Framework prior to the opening of school and other state-mandated evaluation training as required.

Willingness to participate in required professional growth activities.

Willingness to work productively in diverse school settings.

Willingness to supervise extracurricular activities.

Only certified applicants and those meeting the job posting qualifications and requirements will be interviewed.

General Information:
Administrative calendar months

Please attach a current resume to your online Professional application.

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
Company info
Website
Telephone
4234987048
Location
3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga
TN
37421
US

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