NCCTA External -Special Education Teacher-Specialized
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Location: Pahrump
Description
9-12 Special Education Teacher-Specialized
Description
9-12 Special Education Teacher-Specialized
Pahrump Valley HS (Located within Pathways)
183 Days, 7.0 Hours per Day
Funding Source:
Special Education Fund
Salary Range: $51,323-$103,407
(Job Description Attached
JOB GOAL:
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
This list of
Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, which does not conflict with the Master Agreement between NCSD and NCCTA.
- Manage a specialized classroom flow for two distinct cohorts daily, tailoring 1:1 and small-group interventions.
Skills And Abilities
- Utilize prior experience and knowledge gained in Special Education settings (self-contained preferred) 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.
- Maintain full Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training and annual certification.
Bachelor s Degree
Valid Nevada Teaching License
* Valid Nevada Driver s License
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification is required for physical education, special education, and career & technical education teaching assignments
Start Date: school year. Successful candidate must complete a thorough background check and pass mandatory pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.
Working Conditions
Suitable workspace to carry out functions of position description.
Note:
Application Procedure and Selection Procedure blocks have been removed as part of content refinement.
Notice of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex under Title IX remains in place as required by policy, and inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or OCR. The Nye County School District remains an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For inquiries or accommodation requests, please contact the listed department representatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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