Special Education Teacher

Haywood Elementary; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Haywood Elementary in Brownsville, Tennessee, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to educate and support students who are educationally and physically handicapped. This 10-month, full-time role reports to the Principal and starts immediately.

Requirements include a Bachelor Degree in Education and Tennessee certification. Strong organizational, decision-making, and communication skills are essential to collaborate with families, maintain records, and use data to drive instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Education required.
• Hold Tennessee certification license.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Effective decision-making and verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an instructional program that is differentiated.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities.
• Commitment to high student achievement and support for all students.
• Knowledge of the subject matter being taught.
• Ability to use various teaching strategies to increase students’ critical thinking skills.
• Create a secure classroom climate.
• Analyze data and adjust lessons accordingly.
• Use available technology in lessons.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior using behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order.
• Communicate effectively with parents and students.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Principal

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making and communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Education

Tennessee certification license

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Haywood County School District Haywood Elementary - Brownsville, Tennessee

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931144

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE:Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

TERM: 10 months

JOB GOAL: Teach to educationally and physically handicapped students.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor Degree in Education,
• Hold appropriate Tennessee certification license
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Effective decision-making and verbal and written communication skills

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with

provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide an instructional program that is differentiated.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Commitment to high student achievement & support for all students.
• Knowledge of the subject matter being taught.
• Ability to exercise various teaching strategies to increase students’ critical thinking skills
• Create a secure classroom climate.
• Analyze data and adjust your lessons accordingly.
• Use available technology in your lessons.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Communicate effectively with parents and students.
• Assist with others duties as assigned by the Principal

Haywood County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, disability, or sex in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment, which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program for which the application has been made.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Shawn Young , Director of Special Education
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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