High School Special Education GUIDE Teacher (CPI Certified)

NYE County School District; Nevada; On-site; USD 51,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Nye County School District is seeking a 9-12 Special Education GUIDE teacher for Pahrump Valley High School (9-12). The role runs 183 days, 7.0 hours per day, with a focus on a high-needs self-contained unit serving up to three students per session.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree, Nevada Teaching License, Nevada Driver's License, and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, plus CPI training and ongoing background checks. Background screening and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Nevada Teaching License
• Valid Nevada Driver's License
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification is required for physical education, special education, and career & technical education teaching assignments

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialized classroom flow for two distinct cohorts daily, tailoring 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Utilize prior experience and knowledge gained in Special Education settings (self-contained preferred) to implement IEPs and data-driven behavior plans.
• Maintain CPI training and annual certification to ensure safe crisis management.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to elopement or aggressive behaviors with professional composure and intervention.

Skills

CPI training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Nevada Teaching License

Nevada Driver's License

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Job description

Nye County School District is seeking a 9-12 Special Education GUIDE teacher for Pahrump Valley High School (9-12). The role runs 183 days, 7.0 hours per day, with a focus on a high-needs self-contained unit serving up to three students per session.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree, Nevada Teaching License, Nevada Driver's License, and CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, plus CPI training and ongoing background checks. Background screening and drug testing are required.