Special Education Teacher - Self Contained

Anova Education; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Brownsville, Tennessee, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes teaching educationally and physically handicapped students while maintaining accurate student records and employing various instructional strategies. Candidates must have a Bachelor Degree in Education and the appropriate Tennessee certification. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for fostering a conducive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education required.
• Hold an appropriate Tennessee certification license.
• Demonstrated organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a differentiated instructional program.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Commitment to high student achievement.
• Use various teaching strategies to enhance critical thinking.
• Establish rules for behavior and policies to maintain order.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Education

Tennessee certification license

Job description

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

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.