Newport Grammar School Employment
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Applications for Employment
Please use the contact list below for questions about employment opportunities at the Newport City School System.
Special Openings
Federal Programs / SPED Supervisor
(2025-2026 School Year)
Posted: April 14, 2025
Educational Requirements
Masters Degree (preference for an advanced degree)
Qualification Requirements
Per the Tennessee Department of Education State Board of Education Rules 0520-01-02-.03 Employment Standards:
- Valid TN teaching license with endorsement in at least one (1) area of special education;
- Instructional Leader (ILL) or Professional Administrator license; and
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in special education
Reports to
Director of Schools
Supervises
All special education and federal programs
Start Date
2025-2026 School Year
Application Deadline
May 12, 2025
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a certified application listed on the employment opportunities webpage. Applications will be accepted until filled. To submit an application, please contact Dr. Justin Norton, Director of Schools at justin.norton@newportgrammar.org or at (423) 623-3811 x357. A job description may be obtained from the Director of Schools.
Current Openings (Certified)
Elementary Teacher (Grades K-2)
(2025-2026 School Year)
Posted: April 1, 2025
Minimum Bachelors Degree
Qualification Requirements
One of the following endorsements: grades K-5, grades K-6, or grades K-8 (other areas of endorsement may be considered if those meet minimum Tennessee requirements for licensure in the grade level/subject area).
Reports to
School Principal
Start Date
2025-2026 School Year
Application Deadline
Open until filled
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a certified application listed on the employment opportunities webpage. Applications will be accepted until filled. To submit an application, please contact the school at apply@newportgrammar.org or at (423) 623-3811 x357. Additional employment application contacts are listed below.
Special Education Teacher
(2025-2026 School Year)
Posted: January 22, 2025
Educational Requirements
Minimum Bachelors Degree
Qualification Requirements
One of the following endorsements: Special Education 069, 105, 194, 195, 459, 460, or 461 (other special education areas of endorsement may be considered if those meet minimum Tennessee requirements for licensure in the grade level/subject area). ***Applicants enrolled in a special education program who are eligible for a provisional endorsement will also be considered.
Reports to
School Principal and Special Education Supervisor
Start Date
Current School Year
Application Deadline
Open until filled
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a certified application listed on the employment opportunities webpage. Applications will be accepted until filled. To submit an application, please contact the school at apply@newportgrammar.org or at (423) 623-3811 x357. Additional employment application contacts are listed below.
Elementary Teacher (Grades 3-5)
(2025-2026 School Year)
Posted: April 1, 2025
Minimum Bachelors Degree
Qualification Requirements
One of the following endorsements: grades K-5, grades K-6, or grades K-8 (other areas of endorsement may be considered if those meet minimum Tennessee requirements for licensure in the grade level/subject area).
Reports to
School Principal
Start Date
2025-2026 School Year
Application Deadline
Open until filled
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a certified application listed on the employment opportunities webpage. Applications will be accepted until filled. To submit an application, please contact the school at apply@newportgrammar.org or at (423) 623-3811 x357. Additional employment application contacts are listed below.
Middle School Math
(2025-2026 School Year)
Posted: April 1, 2025
Minimum Bachelors Degree
Qualification Requirements
One of the following endorsements: 001, 013, 101, 122, 125, 202, 400, 401, 402, 413, 440, or 925 (other mathematics endorsements may be considered if those meet minimum Tennessee requirements for licensure in the grade levels served).
Reports to
School Principal
Start Date
2025-2026 School Year
Application Deadline
Open until filled
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a certified application listed on the employment opportunities webpage. Applications will be accepted until filled. To submit an application, please contact the school at apply@newportgrammar.org or at (423) 623-3811 x357. Additional employment application contacts are listed below.
Middle School Science (Interim)
(2025-2026 School Year)
Posted: April 1, 2025
Minimum Bachelors Degree
Qualification Requirements
One of the following endorsements: 001, 014, 015, 016, 017, 081, 101, 123, 126, 127, 128, 129, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 400, 401, 402, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 440, 926, 927, 928, or 929 (other science endorsements may be considered if those meet minimum Tennessee requirements for licensure in the grade levels served).
Reports to
School Principal
Start Date
2025-2026 School Year
Application Deadline
Open until filled
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a certified application listed on the employment opportunities webpage. Applications will be accepted until filled. To submit an application, please contact the school at apply@newportgrammar.org or at (423) 623-3811 x357. Additional employment application contacts are listed below.
Current Openings (Classified)
Full-Time SPED Assistant
(Current School Year)
Posted: February 3, 2025
Upon hire and completion of employment requirements
Application Deadline
Open until filled
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a non-certified application listed on the employment opportunities webpage. Applications will be accepted until filled. To submit an application, please email apply@newportgrammar.org or call (423) 623-3811 x357. For additional employment information, please call (423) 623-3811.
Full-Time RTI Assistant
(2025-2026 School Year)
Posted: April 1, 2025
2025-2026 School Year
Application Deadline
Open until filled
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a non-certified application listed on the employment opportunities webpage. Applications will be accepted until filled. To submit an application, please email apply@newportgrammar.org or call (423) 623-3811 x357. For additional employment information, please call (423) 623-3811.
Part-Time RTI Assistant
(2025-2026 School Year)
Posted: April 1, 2025
2025-2026 School Year
Application Deadline
Open until filled
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a non-certified application listed on the employment opportunities webpage. Applications will be accepted until filled. To submit an application, please email apply@newportgrammar.org or call (423) 623-3811 x357. For additional employment information, please call (423) 623-3811.
Additional Openings
Substitute
Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a non-certified application listed on the employment opportunities webpage. Applications are accepted at any time. Multiple substitute training sessions are held each school year. To submit an application, please contact the Administrative Assistant to the Director, Barb Suggs at barb.suggs@newportgrammar.org or at (423) 623-3811 x357. For additional employment information, please call (423) 623-3811.
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It is the policy of the Newport City School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, national origin, creed, age, marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The Newport City School System is an equal opportunity employer.