Yerington Elementary SPED Resource Teacher

Special Education Teacher – Self‑Contained, Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Range $50,761–$92,279 annually with Employer‑paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience. Terms of employment: 9 months or 185/189 days. FLSA status:
Non‑Exempt, salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule.

The special education teacher establishes goal‑oriented teaching strategies based on proven instructional techniques designed to benefit students with disabilities within a comprehensive life skills program. Instruction covers functional curriculum domains: domestic, vocational, recreational, community, and functional academics. The teacher adheres to LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees, as outlined in policy and the CBA, and reports directly to the school site administrator.

• This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
• Follow mandated compliance standards established by federal, state, or district regulations relative to program development and implementation.
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of records and information obtained in professional service, unless disclosure serves a professional purpose or is required by law.
• Demonstrate acceptable command of the English language in written and oral communication.
• Carry out clerical duties such as attendance, budgeting of materials, and recording of grades promptly and accurately.
• Attend and participate in all required training.
• Manage and assign additional adult student support as necessary, including paraprofessional support.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in Power School.
• Provide instruction related to functional curriculum domains: domestic, vocational, recreational, community, functional academics.
• Utilize research‑based instructional methods and materials (e.g., general education curriculum, Edmark, Touch Math, FACTER, LCCE, Syracuse).
• Provide meaningful, relevant activities for instruction.
• Ensure instruction occurs in natural settings (e.g., regular education classroom, community based).
• Use age‑appropriate instructional materials and tasks, differentiated or multi‑leveled instruction, and pre‑planning to make objectives evident.
• Ensure standards‑based instruction occurs and students are assessed using the most appropriate testing, such as the state alternate assessment.
• Use instructional adaptations to support student learning (e.g., picture cues, student grouping, cooperative learning, sign language, individualized schedules).
• Teach functional communication skills and create individualized communication tools (e.g., picture cards, display boards, schedules, sign language, voice output electronic devices, consequence maps).
• Address student behaviors individually through positive behavioral supports, support plans, or appropriate goals and objectives.
• Monitor student progress through regular data collection and adjust individual plans as appropriate through annual IEP meetings or more frequently if needed.

• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in an elementary classroom.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum and student goals.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet the needs of all students.
• Participate as a collaborative member with other faculty and staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through continued education and in‑service training.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in written, oral, and non‑verbal terms.
• Perform other job‑related duties as may be assigned by the site administrator or supervisor.

Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; master’s degree…