Newport Grammar School Employment

The Newport City School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disabling condition.

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Please use the contact list below for questions about employment opportunities at the Newport City School System. 

Current Openings (Certified)

Special Education Teacher
3-8 Extended Resource

Posted: July 15, 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
TBD

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)

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Date: March 9, 2026

Qualification Requirements

  • Technical training or certifications related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, maintenance operations, or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in large commercial, institutional, or school facilities maintenance
  • Experience with preventive maintenance programs or maintenance management systems
  • Ability to perform a variety of general maintenance and repair tasks including equipment installation, minor construction, and building repairs
  • Experience coordinating and communicating with contractors, vendors, and service providers

***This position serves as the primary on-site facilities maintenance professional responsible for preventive and reactive maintenance of building systems and coordination with service contractors.

Reports to
Director of Schools

Work Schedule
12 months (full-time) / 5 days per week / 37.5 hours per week (approximately)

Start Date
May 2026

Application Deadline
April 17, 2026

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

Application Deadline

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.