Visual Art Teacher

Overview 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. Hixson High School has served the greater Chattanooga area since 1908. Grounded in the core values of Community, Opportunity, and Excellence, we are dedicated to fostering all students to learn, lead, and serve. At the heart of our recorded success is our faculty, which includes many alumni who have come home to serve their school community. Twenty percent of our teaching staff attended Hixson High School themselves. Hixson High offers diverse opportunities: athletics, fine arts, Future Ready pathways, Air Force JROTC, and Special Olympics programs ensure students are active contributors to our school community. With access to Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes, our students can connect with early post-secondary opportunities. Through our groundbreaking Ignite program, our regular education and exceptional education students connect with each other. Our school community reflects the diversity of Chattanooga. Of our 890 students, 52.7% are white and 42.3% are Black, Hispanic, or Native American. Over half are economically disadvantaged; 15.3% have identified disabilities; and 8% are English Language Learners. This diversity makes strong student-to-student and teacher-student connections more essential than ever. Supported by dedicated families, community partners, and a strong alumni network, Hixson High School is a 2025 Tennessee Reward School and has achieved Level 5 academic growth each year since 2022–2023. The following video illustrates the Community, Opportunities, and Excellence we promote: Hixson Promotional Video Responsibilities Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts Education and design compelling learning experiences for all students. Establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments, administer district assessments, and consistently implement instructional best practices. When possible, make genuine curriculum connections with other academic subjects in instruction. As provided under the TN Academic Standards for Fine Arts “Present” domain, each grade level or course will exhibit art work up to two times per year. Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including: Ensuring Equity in Actions Setting High Expectations Building a Productive Classroom Culture Responsive Teaching and Learning The Music teacher may engage students in additional after-school activities including but not limited to guitar, chorus, or staging a musical. Classroom Culture : Build a safe and productive classroom culture that fosters student responsibility for classroom supplies and equipment. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset and students take ownership of art processes, including clean-up. Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Inform parents when student art displays are available for public viewing. Professional Responsibilities : Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school and district-wide Fine Arts department. Maintain an accurate supplies and equipment inventory. Qualifications Knowledge/Education/Experience: Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Visual Arts K-12 or be upcoming graduates in an accredited teacher preparation program. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree. Skills/Qualifications: Committed to high academic achievement, visual and artistic literacy, 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 Professional with high personal standards and integrity 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. Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts Education and design compelling learning experiences for all students. Establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments, administer district assessments, and consistently implement instructional best practices. When possible, make genuine curriculum connections with other academic subjects in instruction. As provided under the TN Academic Standards for Fine Arts "Present" domain, each grade level or course will exhibit art work up to two times per year. Follow Hamilton County Schools' instructional framework, including: Ensuring Equity in Actions Setting High Expectations Building a Productive Classroom Culture Responsive Teaching and Learning The Music teacher may engage students in additional after-school activities including but not limited to guitar, chorus, or staging a musical. Classroom Culture : Build a safe and productive classroom culture that fosters student responsibility for classroom supplies and equipment. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset and students take ownership of art processes, including clean-up. Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students' families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Inform parents when student art displays are available for public viewing. Professional Responsibilities : Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school and district-wide Fine Arts department. Maintain an accurate supplies and equipment inventory. Knowledge/Education/Experience: Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Visual Arts K-12 or be upcoming graduates in an accredited teacher preparation program. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree. Skills/Qualifications: Committed to high academic achievement, visual and artistic literacy, 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 Professional with high personal standards and integrity 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.