Special Education Teacher

Giles County School District, TN Giles County High School
- Pulaski, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5935938
Final date to receive applications: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Have a Valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s)

2. Meet all applicable requirements of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

3. Have strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skill

4. Meet health and physical requirements

JOB GOAL To give specialized academic and personal training to students with disabilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepare lesson plans appropriate for the student according to the latest IEP - correlated to the latest curriculum and assessment information made available by the state, and then effectively use the lesson plans

2. Use appropriate grade level, data-driven, research-based, teaching strategies to teach the most recent, appropriate curriculum standards

3. Analyze any, and all, of the most recent, appropriate, formal state assessment results (Value-Added and TVAAS Teacher Effect, when applicable) as well as the latest system-and school-level Report Card, studying identified strengths and weaknesses, then make appropriate adjustments in the classroom. Looking closely at annual expectations for both performance and gap closure

4. Serve as a positive and active participant in Professional Learning Community (at the school level and system level, when applicable

5. Assess frequently students’ comprehension and application of expected curriculum standards

6. Take responsibility for students’ mastery of applicable curriculum standards and significant academic growth

7. Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom

8. Plan curriculum and prepares lessons and other material, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the student

9. Devise special teaching tools and techniques

10. Evaluate student progress

11. Establish appropriate standards of, and for, student behavior

12. Counsel with students and their parents

13. Administer appropriate assessments to evaluates students’ progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of student’s progress

14. Keep accurate attendance records

15. Maintain necessary records and complete the required paperwork in the required time frame

16. Plan and lead appropriate IEP-Team meetings – be prepare, respond appropriately and professionally

17. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops

18. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, board policies, and administrative regulations

19. Develop and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning

20. Report to the Principal when one knows or reasonably suspects that a child’s health or welfare has been, or appears to have been harmed, as a result of abuse or neglect

21. Represent the school and the community in a positive manner

22. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job may require lifting of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

1. Pushing and/or pulling

2. Climbing

3. Stooping and/or kneeling

4. Reaching

5. Talking

6. Hearing

7. Seeing

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different…