Special Education Resource Teacher

Location: Minden

Position type:

Middle school teaching/special education teacher

Date posted:

6/12/2026

Location:

Carson valley middle school

Date available:

08/01/2026

Closing date:

Open until filled

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Special education resource teacher

Job description

Title:

special education classroom teacher

Reports to:

site administrator inclusive education department

Terms of employment: minimum 186 days/year - minus 5 days for the 26-27 school year

Salary range: licensed personnel salary schedule $53,000 - $90,075 minus 5 days of salary for the 26-27 school year

Benefits: nevada state public employees retirement system (pers)

Employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance

No state tax

Flsa status exempt

Non-essential functions

Perform other duties and associated responsibilities as the administrator may assign.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Work contacts

Works in close cooperation with the director of inclusive education, school administration, school psychologists, counselors, speech pathologists, and health services personnel, special education consultants, special education teachers and regular education teachers. Frequent contact with students, parents, and other school personnel.

Required knowledge, skills & abilities

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices for effective teaching techniques and strategies in area of specialization; of the principles and practices for effective student learning techniques; of lesson planning; of available instructional media; of modern techniques for classroom assessment; idea requirements; of effective interpersonal communication; and stages of child development.

Skill to

Skill to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices, operating equipment used in a classroom setting, including a computer; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications.

Ability to

Configure appropriate placements, services and instruction based upon the iep.

Plan curriculum, prepare lessons and arrange materials and equipment used by students based on the individual education plan (iep).

Instruct students in academic, affective, prevocational and vocational, and/or life skills based upon the individual education plan (iep).develop lessons, units and projects consistent with state academic content standards and district curriculum goals and objectives.

Meet and instruct assigned classes.

Work independently and handle multiple priorities.

Assess the accomplishments of students.

Develop fair and appropriate classroom management techniques.

Supervise assignments for aides, volunteers and student teachers.

Model good instructional, coaching and mentoring practices.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Summary of position

Under the direction of the site administration, perform professional instructional work of moderate difficulty in guiding students toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens; teach academic, affective, behavioral, prevocational, and/or vocational subjects and skills to eligible students with handicaps in the school, community, and/or home setting, adapting teaching techniques and methods of instruction to meet individual student needs.

Determine individual needs of disabled students and program accordingly. Create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge; establish positive relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Responsibilities and essential functions

This list of essential duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Plan curriculum, prepare lessons, and arrange materials/equipment used by students based on the individual education plan (iep); meet all state and federal mandates for iep development, maintenance and idea eligibility.

Instruct students in academic,…