Entry Level High School Teacher Jobs
New grad high school teacher jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong student-teaching placement or internship portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Austin Independent School District, San Francisco Unified School District, and Kipp Nashville hiring at this level now.
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Department: Special Education
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt) : Exempt; Unit A
Reports to: Special Education Department Head / Principal
In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
SUMMARY: The Special Education Teacher provides an appropriate educational program for high school students with special needs. This teacher may act as a case manager for a group of students, co-teach in a regular education department, teach a substantially separate subject area class, and support student acquisition of skills related to IEP goals. The teacher is also expected to maintain open communication with parents, regular education teachers, counselors, and housemasters, as well as contribute to the regular functioning and development of the Special Education Department, and fulfill other responsibilities as a member of the broader school community.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications :
- Requisite licensure as defined by the DESE
- Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process
- Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills Believes in helping all students achieve their potential, including minority and low socio-economic students
Desired Qualifications :
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
- Teach students specific skills and strategies to help them access curriculum
- Conduct IEP meetings and complete all related paperwork in a timely fashion
- Monitor student progress; revise IEP according to progress
- Co-teach in regular education content area, or teach substantially separate subject
- Prepare students for transition to post-high school life
- Communication with school personnel outside of the department and parents
- Attendance at departmental and school-wide meetings
- Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment :
A teacher is expected to move around the school on a regular basis and be visible within the school community.
Physical Requirements :
- Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Department: Special Education
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt) : Exempt; Unit A
Reports to: Special Education Department Head / Principal
In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
SUMMARY: The Special Education Teacher provides an appropriate educational program for high school students with special needs. This teacher may act as a case manager for a group of students, co-teach in a regular education department, teach a substantially separate subject area class, and support student acquisition of skills related to IEP goals. The teacher is also expected to maintain open communication with parents, regular education teachers, counselors, and housemasters, as well as contribute to the regular functioning and development of the Special Education Department, and fulfill other responsibilities as a member of the broader school community.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications :
- Requisite licensure as defined by the DESE
- Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process
- Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills Believes in helping all students achieve their potential, including minority and low socio-economic students
Desired Qualifications :
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
- Teach students specific skills and strategies to help them access curriculum
- Conduct IEP meetings and complete all related paperwork in a timely fashion
- Monitor student progress; revise IEP according to progress
- Co-teach in regular education content area, or teach substantially separate subject
- Prepare students for transition to post-high school life
- Communication with school personnel outside of the department and parents
- Attendance at departmental and school-wide meetings
- Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment :
A teacher is expected to move around the school on a regular basis and be visible within the school community.
Physical Requirements :
- Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
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Entry Level High School Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level high school teacher job?
Most entry level high school teacher positions require a state teaching license or certification, so completing your licensure requirements early gives you a clear edge. Principals and department heads at this level look for completed student-teaching hours, a subject-area degree, and evidence of classroom management skills. Tailoring your application to a specific subject and grade band, and listing any tutoring, coaching, or mentoring experience, strengthens a thin resume considerably.
Which companies hire entry level high school teachers?
Companies hiring entry level high school teachers right now include Austin Independent School District, San Francisco Unified School District, and Kipp Nashville, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Public school districts, charter school networks, and private and faith-based schools account for the majority of openings at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level high school teacher jobs?
Yes, though most high school teacher roles are on-site. About 1% of entry level high school teacher openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve online or hybrid school programs, virtual tutoring partnerships, or curriculum development roles that do not require a physical classroom.
Are these new grad high school teacher jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A posting is new-grad friendly when it accepts a student-teaching placement in place of paid experience, lists licensure as preferred rather than required, or invites candidates to submit a teaching portfolio alongside a traditional resume.
Which industries hire the most entry level high school teachers?
Entry Level high school teacher roles concentrate in Education, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they operate the largest networks of secondary schools and consistently need new classroom educators to replace retiring staff and meet enrollment growth.