Special Education Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

CORAL MS - RENO, NV 89512

Under the general supervision of an administrator, a special education teacher will be assigned a caseload and will implement school board policy regarding the educational curriculum of a particular instructional division and/or instructional unit.

• Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is consistent with IEP instructions as needed.
• Design and implement the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Design coherent, differentiated instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards at the appropriate instructional level for the student.
• Collect data on a regular basis to show progress toward IEP goals.
• Provide appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) in an organized, systematic, and meaningful manner.
• Analyze student progress and ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Demonstrate mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of student, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Set instructional outcomes for diverse learners.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport while developing a climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, safe, accessible and academically focused learning, resource-rich environment.
• Manage classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Demonstrate cultural competency.
• Communicate learning expectations to students.
• Engage students in learning.
• Utilize discussion and questioning techniques.
• Ensure that embedded assessments in instruction are measurable toward IEP goals.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support, and attend meetings when possible.
• Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and accommodations to assist students with disabilities to access curriculum.
• Coordinate effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction.
• Maintain accurate records and IEP’s as mandated by state and federal guidelines, within established timelines.
• Draft IEPs should be sent to parent or guardian a minimum of 48 hours before a meeting is held. Ensure that they are also sent to SPED Director.
• Organize and hold IEP meetings, on time, with all relevant parties in attendance, which may include but not limited to parents, related services, LEA, psychologist, nurse, and general education teacher.
• Work as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
• Support students and teachers in the general education setting.
• Support, communicate and work professionally with administrators, staff and community and follow all protocols consistent with the CAS’s procedures.
• Make a focused effort to promote meaningful participation of parents in the IEP process.
• Follow standard protocols for initial special education evaluations for students.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct.
• Reflect on teaching.
• Participate in a professional community.
• Participate in other job‑related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with student‑teaching experience and the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license.
• Knowledge of child development; behavior and characteristics of students; subject area and/or credential area of teaching (e.g., special education, math, science, etc.); effective teaching skills; planning and organizing; supervision and control; assessment and diagnosis; interpersonal relations.
• Skill at creating an effective environment for learning, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff; maintaining the standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom; effectively…