NCCTA External -Special Education Teacher-Specialized

9-12 Special Education Teacher

The focus of this position is leading a high-needs, self-contained unit comprising two half-day sessions, supporting up to three students per session. The primary goal is to provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment for students requiring intensive sensory and behavioral support. This role demands a high level of physical and mental resilience to manage high-intensity and crisis situations, prioritizing de-escalation and student dignity to ensure a secure environment for students and staff.

Essential duties and responsibilities include managing a specialized classroom flow for two distinct cohorts daily, tailoring 1:1 and small-group interventions.

Position expectations include utilizing prior experience and knowledge gained in Special Education settings to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and data-driven behavior plans. Ability and willingness to complete all specialized training required to fulfill the needs of this unit. Maintain constant vigilance to prevent elopement attempts and manage physical aggression with professional composure. Demonstrate the physical agility to perform physical interventions, holds, and disengagements, and respond quickly to elopement or aggressive behaviors.

Position requirements include maintaining full Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training and annual certification. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, valid Nevada Teaching License, valid Nevada Driver's License, and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification.

Start date is the  school year. Successful candidate must complete a thorough background check and pass mandatory pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.