Autism-Focused Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County School District in Reno seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to manage a caseload under administrator supervision and implement district policy regarding the educational curriculum for students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes planning per Common Core aligned curriculum, delivering differentiated instruction, implementing IEPs, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a respectful, safe classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Administer appropriate district curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards and IEP instructions as needed.
• Designs and implements the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Analyses student progress and ensures assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of students with disabilities.
• Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Washoe County School District in Reno seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to manage a caseload under administrator supervision and implement district policy regarding the educational curriculum for students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes planning per Common Core aligned curriculum, delivering differentiated instruction, implementing IEPs, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a respectful, safe classroom environment.