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.
At Hixson Middle School, we are committed to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students in grades 6–8 can thrive academically, socially, and personally. We believe every student has untapped potential, and our mission is to help them discover and refine their skills, intellect, and character so that their futures truly have no bounds. To achieve this, we offer a rigorous curriculum, vibrant extracurricular opportunities, and a strong culture of respect, responsibility, and relationships.
For teachers, Hixson Middle is more than a workplace—it is a collaborative community where educators are valued, supported, and empowered to grow in their practice. We believe in professional collaboration, open communication, and strong family partnerships that help students succeed. Joining our team means joining a culture that values empowerment, innovation, and balance. Just as we prepare students for boundless futures, we also equip teachers with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to make a lasting impact. At Hixson Middle, teaching is not only about content—it’s about building confidence, inspiring curiosity, and shaping the future together.
The purpose of this job is to provide a safe, positive learning environment for students assigned to in school suspension.
Responsibilities
- Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
- Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to the school and other stakeholders.
- Supports and promotes the school’s overall mission and vision.
- Creates a structured, positive learning environment for students assigned to in-school suspension and provides supervision for students who are assigned to in-school suspension.
- Obtains student assignments from the teacher and supervises the completion of the assignment. Returns completed student work to teacher as specified by the teacher and/or administration.
- Offers assistance with assignments. For example: reviews directions, provides examples, etc.
- Discusses the inappropriate behavior with the student and offers tools/suggestions to student to avoid problems in the future.
- Performs other assignments if no in-school suspension monitoring is necessary. For example: serves as a substitute teacher or assists teachers or students in other classrooms.
- Assists administrators and staff with safety throughout the school by monitoring students immediately before and after school, classroom, cafeteria, halls, and school grounds as needed.
- NEVER uses corporal punishment to address inappropriate student behavior. Uses appropriate strategies to address inappropriate behavior in the in school suspension classroom and/or diffuses confrontations between students and others as necessary. Seeks assistance from administrators if unable to de-escalate disruptive, inappropriate student behavior.
- Follows school policies, district policies and state/federal laws pertaining to discipline of students.
- Provides support to classrooms and the administration as directed by supervisor.
- Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
- Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
- Works collaboratively with administration, principals, secretaries, staff, and other stakeholders.
- Attends work and arrives to work on time.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
- Completes forms, reports, or other documentation and submits to the teacher, principal, or other designated person in the format directed by the administrator.
- Schedules parent conferences and/or attends parent conferences if directed by an administrator.
- Uses technology to maintain records and/or complete forms and reports if directed by an administrator.
- Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, sending/receiving faxes, or filing documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s Degree or four-year degree preferred. One (1) year of successful experience working with students to change inappropriate behavior to positive behavior. One (1) year of experience working in urban schools preferred. Or, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Skills/Qualifications:
Ability to use good judgment in assessing situations and
- ing behavior management strategies that de-escalate inappropriate student behavior.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school administrators, staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to encourage and influence students to change inappropriate behaviors to achieve academic success.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Compensation:
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
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