Special Education CLS Teacher Full-time Standard

Washoe County School District • Reno, NV

42d

About The Position

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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of essential duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented. Planning and Preparation Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is consistent with IEP instructions as needed. Designs and implements the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards. Designs coherent, differentiated, instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards at the appropriate instructional level for the student. Provide appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implements 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. Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of student, and characteristics of students with disabilities. Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners. Classroom Environment Creates an environment of respect and rapport while developing a climate that promotes positive learning conditions. Maintains a positive, orderly, safe, accessible and academically focused learning, resource-rich environment. Manages classroom procedures and student behavior. Demonstrates cultural competency. Instruction Communicates learning expectations to students. Engages students in learning. Utilizes discussion and questioning techniques. Embeds assessment in instruction. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness. Demonstrates familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and accommodations to assist students with disabilities to access curriculum. Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction. Professional Responsibilities Maintains accurate records and IEP's as mandated by state and federal guidelines, within established timelines. Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct. Supports, communicates and works professionally with administrators, staff and community and follows all protocols consistent with the WCSD's procedures. Makes a focused effort to promote meaningful participation of parents in the IEP process. Reflects on teaching. Participates in a professional community. Participates in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned. Works as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students. Special Education teachers can be assigned as Resource Special Education teachers or can be assigned to specific specialized programs that are broken down from the Special Education umbrella in order to provide adequate supports for all students requiring special needs. In the case where a teacher is assigned to a specialized program, all of the above-mentioned job duties/responsibilities apply, as does the information tied to the specific program. Specialized programs within the Special Education umbrella at WCSD are described below. CLS - Comprehensive Life Skills CLS focuses on building a foundation to success in life while maintaining an academically rich environment that promotes student success with the specific development of critical social, emotional, and cognitive skills. The CLS teacher will: demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of students with cognitive disabilities; assists students with cognitive disabilities to access alternative curriculum aligned with Nevada State Standards; utilizing a variety of modalities (pictures, words, symbols, etc.) enables students to access the environment; communicates learning expectations to IEP team; utilizes a variety of techniques to illicit student response; aligns IEP goals and outcomes with Alternative Grade Level Indicators (AGLI's).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from and 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 members. The ability to establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Effective utilization of technology in instruction, planning, data-based decision making and monitoring of student achievement.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area/and or grade level.

Responsibilities

• Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is consistent with IEP instructions as needed.
• Designs and implements the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Designs coherent, differentiated, instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards at the appropriate instructional level for the student.
• Provide appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implements 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.
• Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of student, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners.
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport while developing a climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Maintains a positive, orderly, safe, accessible and academically focused learning, resource-rich environment.
• Manages classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Demonstrates cultural competency.
• Communicates learning expectations to students.
• Engages students in learning.
• Utilizes discussion and questioning techniques.
• Embeds assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
• Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and accommodations to assist students with disabilities to access curriculum.
• Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction.
• Maintains accurate records and IEP's as mandated by state and federal guidelines, within established timelines.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct.
• Supports, communicates and works professionally with administrators, staff and community and follows all protocols consistent with the WCSD's procedures.
• Makes a focused effort to promote meaningful participation of parents in the IEP process.
• Reflects on teaching.
• Participates in a professional community.
• Participates in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
• Works as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
• demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of students with cognitive disabilities
• assists students with cognitive disabilities to access alternative curriculum aligned with Nevada State Standards
• utilizing a variety of modalities (pictures, words, symbols, etc.) enables students to access the environment
• communicates learning expectations to IEP team
• utilizes a variety of techniques to illicit student response
• aligns IEP goals and outcomes with Alternative Grade Level Indicators (AGLI's).

Benefits

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees