Student Support Coach

Overview

Job Description 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 e.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

Loftis Middle School is a grades 6–8 school located in Hixson, Tennessee, just north of Chattanooga. At Loftis, our work is grounded in joy, purpose, and a deep commitment to keeping students at the center of every decision we make. We believe meaningful learning happens when students feel known, valued, and challenged in a supportive and engaging environment.

Teachers at Loftis have a strong understanding of how to use data to inform instruction, plan with intention, and collaborate within both horizontal and vertical teams to meet the diverse needs of students. We value reflective practice and believe that continuous growth—for both students and adults—is essential to a thriving school community.

We are seeking educators who bring a growth mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine love for teaching and learning. Our teachers understand the importance of clear procedures, strong relationships, purposeful planning, state standards, and instructional best practices—all while fostering a classroom culture rooted in joy, belonging, and high expectations.

The SEAD (Social, Emotional, and Academic Development) Coach serves as a member of the school-based support team by providing support and assistance to students, staff, and families using best practices for assisting individuals and groups of students through the application of positive behavior supports.

This position will support the implementation of Response to Intervention Behavior (RTI2‑B), Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS), and the framework for implementing Social Emotional Learning including the five competencies (Self‑Management, Self‑Awareness, Social Awareness, Responsible Decision Making, and Positive Relationships) within school. This includes the use of data to inform prevention and intervention practices. This position also supports student success planning.

The SEAD Coach will also help coordinate functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans that address students’ challenging behaviors and provide a means to help students become more academically successful. The purpose of this job is to support district efforts to decrease behavior infractions/suspensions and increase positive behavior and achievement for all students by implementing Hamilton County frameworks while mentoring, coaching, and assisting teachers with planning, classroom strategies and knowledge of requirements.

• Implementing RTI2B, MTSS interventions and supports at the school level. This includes the use of data to inform prevention and intervention practices.
• Conducting workshops, trainings, in‑service presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques and other topics for developing the behavior proficiency of staff – including, but not limited to: PBIS, Restorative Practices, Trauma Informed Schools, De‑Escalation, COMP, Restraints
• Providing behavioral support and oversight for school
• Developing and conducts professional development for schools and supports district‑wide PD
• Developing instructional strategy materials (includes reports) to support school personnel
• Working collaboratively with Behavior Intervention teachers, Bridge Teachers (where appropriate), Deans of Students, ISS Monitors and other school‑based staff serving in behavior support roles by helping them implement SEL (social emotional learning) strategies
• Working in conjunction with RTI2B team to address student, school, and district needs/priorities.
• Developing data collection systems in collaboration with school personnel to track behavior and academic progress
• Supporting Implementation of Social…