Yerington Intermediate SPED CLS 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; this is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule.

The special education teacher is responsible for establishing goal‑oriented teaching strategies based on proven instructional techniques that benefit students with disabilities within a comprehensive life skills program. Instruction relates to functional curriculum domains—domestic, vocational, recreational, community, and functional academics. The teacher will adhere to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees and report directly to the school site administrator.

• Follow mandated compliance standards established by federal, state, or district regulations.
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of records and information obtained in the course of professional service, disclosing only for professional purposes or when 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 (e.g., paraprofessional).
• Maintain accurate and timely records in Power School.
• Provide instruction related to functional curriculum domains.
• Use 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, including regular classrooms.
• Use age‑appropriate instructional materials and tasks; differentiate and provide multi‑leveled instruction.
• Ensure standards‑based instruction and appropriate assessment, including state alternate assessment.
• Use instructional adaptations (e.g., picture cues, student grouping, cooperative learning, sign language).
• Teach functional communication skills and provide individualized communication tools.
• Address student behaviors individually through positive behavioral supports, support plans, or appropriate goals and objectives.
• Monitor student progress through regular data collection, adjusting IEPs as needed during annual or more frequent meetings.

• 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 objectives.
• Participate as a collaborative member with other faculty and staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Improve professional competence through continued education and in‑service.
• Communicate professionally in written, oral, and non‑verbal terms.
• Perform other job‑related duties as may be assigned by the site administrator/supervisor.

Education and Training: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university;
Master’s Degree preferred. Experience in a special‑education setting is preferred.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education and be certified in the relevant subject area.

Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods. Dexterity to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper, or reports. The…