2026-2027 INTERIM Special Education CDC Teacher at Jefferson County High School

Jefferson County High School; Dandridge (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, Tennessee is seeking an Interim Special Education CDC Teacher for a short-term assignment from July 30, 2026 through October 2, 2026.

The role requires a valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s). Nine days pay at $150/day as substitute plus the remaining days at regular teacher pay under a 200-day contract; the daily rate and salary are based on the 200-day plan.

Qualifications

• Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of and skill with computer technology for personal and presentation applications.
• Meets health and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans for course(s) of study taught;
• Aligns course(s) curriculum(s) taught with state curriculum standards.
• Uses a variety of teaching strategies to differentiate for student learning;
• Prepares, administers, and records student assessments for subjects taught;
• Assigns lessons routinely and grades student work in a timely manner;
• Maintains order in classroom, play areas, and common areas of the school;
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and socially appropriate for the age of students taught;
• Counsels students as needed for academic or social needs;
• Consults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems with specific students;
• Communicates with parents regularly through verbal and written form;
• Schedules parent conferences as directed by the system and as needed in particular cases;
• Keeps accurate attendance and academic performance records for assigned students;
• Reports to proper authorities and principal when knowledgeable or suspicious that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to be at risk as a result of abuse or neglect;
• Represents the school system in a positive manner within the community;
• Participates in school level faculty meetings, system professional development and in-service meetings, and other workshops for teacher training;
• Assists in upholding board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations;
• Supervises activities such as field trips, group activities, athletic events, club meetings, or other school related events that foster student understanding of their social environment;
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Job description

2026-2027 INTERIM Special Education CDC Teacher at Jefferson County High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5791988

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Job Description

This is an Interim position from July 30, 2026 through October 2, 2026.

Requirements: LicensetoteachSpecial Education CDC in public schools in Tennessee.

Nine days are at certified substitute teacher pay at $150.00 per day. The remaining days are at regular teacher pay.

The salary is based on a 200-day contract for a full school year. If the number of days is less than 200, divide the annual salary by 200 to get the daily rate, and then multiply the daily rate times the number of paid days.

JCS 2026-2027 Certified Pay Scale

The Jefferson County Schools Professional Educators Collaborative Conference Act (PECCA) current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is linked to below:

PECCA MOU - Jan. 8 2026 Approval

Qualifications

• Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of and skill with computer technology for personal and presentation applications.
• Meets health and physical requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans for course(s) of study taught;
• Aligns course(s) curriculum(s) taught with state curriculum standards.
• Uses a variety of teaching strategies to differentiate for student learning;
• Prepares, administers, and records student assessments for subjects taught;
• Assigns lessons routinely and grades student work in a timely manner;
• Maintains order in classroom, play areas, and common areas of the school;
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and socially appropriate for the age of students taught;
• Counsels students as needed for academic or social needs;
• Consults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems with specific students;
• Communicates with parents regularly through verbal and written form;
• Schedules parent conferences as directed by the system and as needed in particular cases;
• Keeps accurate attendance and academic performance records for assigned students;
• Reports to proper authorities and principal when knowledgeable or suspicious that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to be at risk as a result of abuse or neglect;
• Represents the school system in a positive manner within the community;
• Participates in school level faculty meetings, system professional development and in-service meetings, and other workshops for teacher training;
• Assists in upholding board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations;
• Supervises activities such as field trips, group activities, athletic events, club meetings, or other school related events that foster student understanding of their social environment;
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Interim

Salary: $251 Per Day