Special Education Resource Teacher Full-time Standard

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

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Resource Teacher for Stead Elementary School in Reno, NV. This full-time position entails implementing curriculum, managing a caseload, and ensuring IEP compliance to support students with disabilities.

The role requires certification as a Special Education teacher, with responsibilities including planning differentiated instruction, assessing student progress, and collaborating with staff to promote inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Certified Special Education teacher credential required.
• Experience with IEP design and implementation preferred.
• Ability to design differentiated instruction aligned with standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer district curriculum aligned with Common Core and IEPs.
• Design coherent, differentiated instruction and student assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and IEPs within timelines.
• Collaborate with service staff to support student instruction.

Education

Special Education Certification

Job description

Special Education Resource Teacher Full-time Standard

Stead Elementary School

Certified - Classroom Teacher - Special Education - Resource

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

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.
• 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.