High School Teacher/SPED

High School Teacher/SPED Giles County School District, TN — Giles County High School, Pulaski, Tennessee Job Details Job ID: 5731411 Application Deadline: Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: May 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Type: Full-Time Job Description Purpose Statement: The High School Teacher is responsible for supporting instruction by supervising students, developing lesson plans, delivering instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and responding to inquiries. Essential Functions Administers and develops subject‑specific assessments. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress. Assesses student progress toward objectives. Collaborates with instructional staff, parents, and community resources. Counsels students for improving performance and personal issues. Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom assignments. Instructs students to improve academic success. Manages student behavior to provide a safe learning environment. Monitors students in various educational environments. Participates in meetings and professional development activities. Prepares written materials for documenting progress. Reports incidents to maintain safety and comply with laws and policies. Directs assistant teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers. Responds to emergency situations for immediate safety concerns. Responds to inquiries from various sources. Supports other classroom teachers in implementing curriculum and individual student plans. Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit. Job Requirements Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Skills required: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records. Knowledge required: basic math; reading technical information; knowledge of codes, policies, regulations; age‑appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; behavioral management strategies. Abilities required: scheduling activities, meetings, or events; gathering, collating, and classifying data; using job‑related equipment; flexibility to work with others; analyzing data; operating equipment; working with diverse individuals; problem solving; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours. Responsibility: Working under limited supervision; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Working Environment Physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; fine finger dexterity; ~40% sitting, ~20% walking, ~40% standing. Clean and healthy environment. Experience Job‑related experience required. Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. Education Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related area. Continuing Education/Training Maintain Licensure (Renew or Advance). Certificates and Licenses Teacher Certification and/or License in the subject area. #J-18808-Ljbffr