ASP - Special Education Teacher

Posting # RR-170382

DATE: May 8, 2026

POSITION: Comprehensive Life Skills Special Education Teacher

LOCATION: Fremont Elementary School

LICENSE: K-12 Intellectual Disabilities Endorsement, ELAD preferred

OPEN TO: Employees of Carson City School District and external licensed applicants.

APPLICATION PERIOD: Closes May 14, 2026, or until filled.

NOTE: This position begins the  school year. This position is strictly contingent upon sufficient funding and student enrollment.

APPLICATION: Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application could include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of transcripts (originals required if recommended for hire),
• Current Nevada teaching license,
• Last three (3) evaluations (if no evaluations or incomplete: submit documentation on why no or partial evaluations)

BENEFITS: Salary placement based on education and verified contracted teaching experience accepted. Salary Range: $53,283.00 to $83,813.00. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave.

Must possess a Nevada license endorsed for the specific subject(s) and to perform other educational functions at the level and in the field for which he/she is to be employed, issued in accordance with law and in full force at the time the services are rendered. (NRS 391.170). All applicants must meet all highly qualified requirements. Bilingual preferred.

Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen test.

This is a replacement position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling .

Carson City School District

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Department: School Site

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared By: Associate Superintendent - Human Resources

Prepared Date: 5-27-14

Summary:
The teacher will implement into daily instruction appropriate educational curriculum based on the Nevada State Standards. The teacher will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and district programs and goals. The teacher will serve as teacher of record for students with disabilities. This person will be expected to adhere to the Carson City School District's Professional Domains and Standards for Licensed Employees and report directly to the school site administrator.

This person will be expected to adhere to the Nevada Educator Performance Framework (NEPF).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of

Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Administer appropriate district curriculum, which is aligned with the Nevada State Standards.
• Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment.
• Develop and implement the components of an effective lesson for instruction.
• Analyze student progress and provide appropriate instruction.
• Provide a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety at all times.
• Ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Develop a classroom climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Work professionally with administration, staff, parents, and community.
• May need to assist students with toileting, personal hygiene and life skills
• Integrate technology into the instructional program.
• Implement scientifically-based instruction, including Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS), to support the unique academic, social, and behavioral needs of students as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and act as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
• Develop and regularly report progress on IEP goals reflective of each student's individual present levels of performance and achievement.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local mandates and timelines in special education.
• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans as identified by student need.
• Utilize positive behavioral supports and conduct functional behavioral analyses as appropriate.
• Ensure that students with disabilities are receiving a free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
• Assist students with disabilities in regular education classrooms.
• Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
• Instruct students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
• Keeps attendance records.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, site initiatives and teacher training…