Special Education Teacher

CORAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE RENO • Reno, NV

6d • Onsite

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. This role involves responsibilities for Middle School and High School students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university with student teaching experience
• 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.
• Skill at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff members.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of student, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Demonstrates cultural competency.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct.

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.
• Data collection on a regular basis to show progress towards IEP goals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicates learning expectations to students.
• Engages students in learning.
• Utilizes discussion and questioning techniques.
• Ensures that embedded assessments in instruction are measurable toward IEP goals.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and attends meetings when possible.
• 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.
• Organizes and holds 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.
• Works as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
• Supports students and teachers in the general education setting.
• Supports, communicates and works professionally with administrators, staff and community and follows all protocols consistent with the CAS’s procedures.
• Makes a focused effort to promote meaningful participation of parents in the IEP process.
• Follows standard protocols for initial special education evaluations for students.
• Reflects on teaching.
• Participates in a professional community.
• Participates in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level