Chattanooga Preparatory School
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The ELL teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and implementing curricula to increase student achievement and mastery of grade-level content. They must also manage classroom behavior, track student progress through assessments, and build strong relationships with students and families.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess or be willing to pursue a valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate endorsement. Experience in an urban K-12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required Certifications: Must hold a valid Tennessee teaching license with the proper endorsement code required for the assigned subject and grade level OR be willing to pursue a Tennessee teaching license with proper endorsement code required for the assigned subject and grade level Experience: Experience in an urban K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred Knowledge and Skills Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to the content Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass a grade level aligned Prep content assessment Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment Performance Goals You will be responsible for achieving the following ambitious targets: Academic Excellence: Achieve a level 5 growth on the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System. Demonstrate sub-group level growth on both annual ELPA and TCAP assessments. High Quality Instruction: Achieve an “Effective” or higher rating on Project COACH rubric in the summative evaluation. Forging Relationships: Achieve an 80% or higher on the parent survey and student survey at the end of year in May. Compensation & Benefits Prep Public Schools offers competitive salary and benefits, competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), including a hybrid 401K and pension plan. TCRS has been ranked in the top five best funded state pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust.
Market context
In Tennessee, classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs and the need to support student learning across grade levels. These positions can be competitive because districts look for candidates who meet state-aligned education or testing requirements and can bring classroom experience, basic technology skills, and student support experience. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm which qualification path you meet before applying.
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