Interventionist

Orchard Knob Elementary

Orchard Knob Elementary is a PreK-5 school located in Chattanooga, TN.  If you are positive, energetic, committed to participating and supporting a learning team, and embrace students and families of diverse cultures,  we are looking for you! Our students are “roaring” to learn and our teachers are committed to continual learning.    

 We expect that all candidates who apply for a position in our school embrace our students and families and actively participate in continual professional learning. We expect and promote a positive, pleasant, and purposeful learning environment for all, and we embrace a culture that fosters the development of life-long learners.  

We are looking for teachers who 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, OKE is the place for you!

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. 

To provide small group and/or individual instruction in academic content areas. 

• Provides supplemental instruction and support to selected students. 
• Attends training in the appropriate model(s) implemented in the school. 
• Keeps accurate records of student work and interventions provided.    

• Provides classroom teacher(s) and/or administration with regular progress reports on students. 
• Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Works collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.

• Complies with accounting and financial policies and procedures involving the handling of money and property, as well as other Board policies.
• Uses computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• Must currently hold or have held a valid teaching license from one of the 50 states.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students and staff.

Compensation:

• $25 per hour