Carson City School District Carson City , NV 89711
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Type:
Certified Special Education/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
2/20/2024
Location:
Student Support Services
Date Available:
08/19/2024
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Posting ID# 1662
DATE: February 20, 2024
POSITION: Special Education- Early Childhood Teacher
LOCATION: Student Support Services
LICENSE: 0-2G Early Chilhood, ELAD preferred
OPEN TO: Employees of Carson City School District and external licensed applicants.
APPLICATION PERIOD: Open until filled
NOTE: This position begins the 2024-2025 school year. This position is strictly contingent upon sufficient funding and student enrollment.
APPLICATION: Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application could include:
Cover letter
Resume
Copy of transcripts (originals required if recommended for hire),
Current Nevada teaching license,
Last three (3) evaluations (if no evaluations or incomplete: submit documentation on why no or partial evaluations)
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary placement based on education and verified contracted teaching experience accepted. Salary Range: $53,283.00 to $81,805.00. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave.
Must possess a Nevada license endorsed for the specific subject(s) and to perform other educational functions at the level and in the field for which he/she is to be employed, issued in accordance with law and in full force at the time the services are rendered. (NRS 391.170). All applicants must meet all highly qualified requirements. Bilingual preferred.
Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen test.
This is a replacement position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling (775) 283-2130.
Carson City School District
Job Description
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Department: School Site
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Associate Superintendent
Prepared Date: 5-27-14
Summary:
The teacher will implement into daily instruction appropriate educational curriculum based on the Nevada State Standards. The teacher will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and district programs and goals. The teacher will serve as teacher of record for students with disabilities. This person will be expected to adhere to the Nevada Educator Performance Framework (NEPF) and report directly to the school site administrator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Administer appropriate district curriculum, which is aligned with the Nevada State Standards.
Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment.
Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment.
Develop and implement the components of an effective lesson for instruction.
Analyze student progress and provide appropriate instruction.
Provide a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety at all times.
Ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
Develop a classroom climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
Work professionally with administration, staff, parents, and community.
May need to assist students with toileting, personal hygiene and life skills
Integrate technology into the instructional program.
Implement scientifically-based instruction, including Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS), to support the unique academic, social, and behavioral needs of students as appropriate.
Develop, implement, and act as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Develop and regularly report progress on IEP goals reflective of each student's individual present levels of performance and achievement.
Adhere to federal, state, and local mandates and timelines in special education.
Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans as identified by student need.
Utilize positive behavioral supports and conduct functional behavioral analyses as appropriate.
Ensure that students with disabilities are receiving a free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
Assist students with disabilities in regular education classrooms.
Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
Instruct students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
Keeps attendance records.
Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, site initiatives and teacher training workshops.
Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities.
Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students.
Participate as an active member with other faculty and staff.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
Work in a collegial manner with all district staff to provide students an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as handbooks and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students and staff.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of student information software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
State of Nevada Teacher's license (i.e. K-12 Generalist Endorsement for Resource Room, Comprehensive Life Skills
CLS, Autism Endorsement for Autism, 0-7 Years Early Child Development Delayed Endorsement for Early Childhood
Special Education), current driver's license, original social security card. Certified in relevant subject area.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk at least 30%-50% of the workday. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Must report to work on campus\assigned site.
When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Carson City School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or on any other basis protected by state or federal law, and it provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies: Title IX and 504 Coordinator, 1402 W. King Street, Carson City, NV 89703, (775) 283-2130.
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